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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...

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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 10, 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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BUS protests USG inaction with “die-in” protest

Christiana Ford, TV2 September 13, 2016

BUS protests USG inaction with "die-in" protest from KentWired.com on Vimeo.This story was produced by Christiana Ford. Contact her at [email protected].

Samaria Rice delivers the keynote speech during the May 4 Commemoration Ceremony on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

Samaria Rice calls for solidarity and social change in May 4 address

Emily Mills May 4, 2016

Samaria Rice called for "white privilege" Americans to get involved in the Black Lives Matter movement during her keynote address as part of the annual May 4 commemoration ceremony. "It's almost like...

Kent State honors Black History Month

Hana Barkowitz Diversity Reporter February 24, 2016

Concerns surrounding Black History Month and the need to recognize it are now more crucial than ever, Kent students say.Emanuel Jackson, Director of Student Relations for Black United Students and sophomore...

Students protest outside of the student center during the State of the University address on Nov. 19, 2015.

Students protest for Mizzou during State of the University address

Daria Gaither November 19, 2015

Kent State’s Black United Students (BUS), Ohio Student Association (OSA) and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) organized a protest outside of the State of University...