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Taminique Blackwell assists Manny Jackson in putting on his chain backstage during the formal wear portion of the Renaissance Ball on Nov. 8, 2018.

A night to remember: The Renaissance Ball

Nyla Henderson November 10, 2018

Black United Students hosted its annual Renaissance Ball Thursday.The Renaissance Ball started as a way for black students to celebrate homecoming in their own way.“The Renaissance Ball was started 49...

Student Multicultural Table showing different cultures that are represented across campus. The scrapbook in front includes highlights from many on-campus protest and events. Nov. 5 2018

SMC and BUS partner to celebrate their 50th anniversaries

Nyla Henderson November 6, 2018

On Monday Black United Students (BUS) along with the Student Multicultural Center, (SMC) hosted a walk-through museum, commemorating their 50th anniversaries.“This is the celebration of the SMC and BUS...

Oscar Ritchie Hall prepares for students and alumni to attend the gallery.

Pictures, memories and 50 years of empowerment

Madison Brattoli October 6, 2018

As Black United Students (BUS) celebrates 50 years on Kent State’s campus, members reflect on the progress the organization has made for the African American community at KSU.“What I think the exhibit...

Black United Students walk in solidarity and silence as they protest against the gun violence in the country.

BUS to host counterevent to open carry march on Saturday

Laina Yost September 26, 2018

Black United Students announced Wednesday they will be conducting a counter-event during Saturday’s planned open-carry walk.BUS will hold a memorial service for gun violence victims. The campus organization...

Black United Students had their first meeting at Oscar Ritchie to talk about what they're planning for its 50th anniversary. 

Black United Students prepares to celebrate 50th anniversary

Robyn Berandi September 8, 2018

During the first meeting of the semester, Black United Students (BUS) executive board members and Department of Pan-African studies faculty explained to students why the 50th anniversary is important.“You...

Pan-African studies to host ‘Bus at 50’ in Uumbaji gallery

Erica Carter February 20, 2018

“BUS at 50,” a photography exhibit, will become open to the public at the Uumbaji gallery in Oscar Ritchie Hall from Feb. 20 to March 14.Founded in 1968, one of the oldest student organizations on...

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‘Black Panther’ creates a sense of pride among the black community

Gershon Harrell February 15, 2018

With the arrival of Marvel’s “Black Panther” coming out this week, the black community is celebrating the success of “black excellence.”“My expectations are for it to be great,” said freshman...

Love Lottery

BUS to host third annual ‘Love Lottery’

Austin Mariasy February 12, 2018

Black United Students hosts its third annual Love Lottery this Saturday, an annual event hosted by BUS to raise money for a charity. Contestants from the black community perform on stage and afterward,...

Chynna Baldwin, the newly sworn in president of Black United Students, speaks to organization members during an emergency BUS meeting in Oscar Ritchie Hall Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Black United Students announces new president, other changes

Tierra Thomas October 27, 2017

Changes in leadership, lack of anticipated funding and miscommunication put Black United Students in a tight bind this semester.The organization held an emergency mass meeting on Wednesday night to discuss...

Students, faculty and staff participate in a walkout Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in response to Donald Trump’s election day victory becoming the 45th president of the United States.

Black United Students to hold meeting to discuss fund, organizational problems

Tierra Thomas October 25, 2017

Black United Students will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday.The meeting will discuss problems involving the $50,000 grant they were given at the beginning of the semester through the university's new...

Caris Kuhn, a junior political science major, gives a speech on the importance of female empowerment.

EmPOWER Girls Speaker Series highlights females, importance of equality

Hannah Sheridan October 11, 2017

Female student leaders gave a series of speeches and presentations on the importance of empowering women and promoting equality in the EmPOWER Girls Speaker Series, hosted by UNICEF KSU Tuesday.The event,...

Students, faculty and staff participate in a walkout Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in response to Donald Trump’s election day victory becoming the 45th president of the United States.

President Warren starts new $100,000 Social-Cultural Programming Fund

Tierra Thomas September 11, 2017

Responding to nearly two years of protests and demonstrations from Black United Students, President Beverly Warren allocated $100,000 to increase cultural programming in student organizations.      ...

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