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Members of Black United Students stand in front of the Administration building, now Cartwright Hall, in silent protest over their concerns about the need for increased black faculty, students, financial aid and a Black Cultural Center on April 27, 1970.

BUS continues to shape campus culture, advocate for students

Makayla Jones, Reporter • February 27, 2025

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...

Members, Blair Seu, Nora Sone, Hayden Wilks-Mitchell, and Mikayla Perryman of Barefeet Dance Tribe rehearse before performing at Kent State's Juneteenth celebration.

Kent State celebrates Juneteenth with community celebration

Destiny Torres, Reporter • June 18, 2023

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,...

The Love Lottery participants open the event with a dance routine.

Black United Students supports local community center with annual ‘Love Lottery’

Jenna Bal Reporter • February 15, 2022

A bid war for a date with senior criminology and justice studies major Maya Sparks ended with a $162 bid at Black United Students’ (BUS) sixth annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser Monday.Sparks was one...