The annual Black United Students Renaissance Ball will be on Nov. 7 in the Student Center Ballroom, marking the ball's 55th celebration. Doors open at 6 p.m. and include a talent and pageant show that...

Students and faculty members participated in a protest organized by KSUnited against the passage of Senate Bill 1 in the Ohio Senate on March 20. The bill, which includes provisions to limit union...

Most people at Kent State know that Black United Students advocates for Black student rights and equality. Less known is its legacy of activism and role in founding Black History Month, now celebrating...

Kent State celebrates its 55th anniversary of Black History Month this February and is holding multiple events throughout the month. One program held on Feb. 18, titled Black Brilliance, celebrated the...

February is Black History Month, and the Black United Students aim to celebrate with Kuumba Night, which occurs every month of the year. The event, held Feb. 20, offered a wide variety of talent and wordsmanship....

Black United Students held a screening of “Judas and the Black Messiah" Friday in Oscar Ritchie Hall to reflect on the impacts of the Black Panther Party on the civil rights movement showing the challenges...

Over one hundred people gathered at Kent State Friday for the university’s third annual celebration of Juneteenth. Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion coordinated the event,...

After the May 4 Commemoration Thursday, students against Ohio Senate Bill 83 held a protest in front of Oscar Ritchie Hall to advocate against measures they say will change higher education for the worse.   The...

Black United Students' 52nd Renaissance Ball this year was “A Night To Remember In Black Hollywood” with the overall color scheme of black, wine red and champagne. Eight student contestants each showcased...

Flash Activities Board and Black United Students co-hosted an 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s theme night Saturday. The event took place in the recently reopened Rathskeller. The doors opened at 7...