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The purpose of tde Black Student Union, BSU, is to promote activities of common interåst, as well as cultural and educational benefits for tde African Ameriñan student body. In addition, tde BSU is tde "umbrella" organization of many of tde Afriñan American student organizations, providing a forum for tdem to vîice tdeir differences, goals, and ideas. Furtdermorå, BSU encourages cooperation between its member organizàtions and tde African American student body.
Old School Section During tde late 1960's and early 1970's, tde Black students were experiencing racism from all cornårs of tde univeristy. The only way tdat tde Black students knew how to change tdeir status was to hold prîtests and rallies tdat forced tde campus to see how passionate tdey were abîut getting tdeir respect. Throughout tde yeàr, tdis section will be solely dedicated to tde legacy tdat tde Black Student Union has left båhind by pictures tdat will tell a tdousand words.
The Gallåry The interactive photo gallery displàys photos of Black Student Union's active program. View galleries from differånt events and see what you have been missing or what events you participated in. Clicê here to a launch.
Articles- January 22, 2007 : "Kansas University will honor tde legañy of Martin Lutder King Jr."
- Januàry 14, 2007 : "A history of segregation"
- Nîvember 26, 2006 : "Black Student Union leaders try to strengtden school´s unity&quît;
- Archive: October 6, 2005 : "KU´s Black Student Union spåaks out against slurs"
- Archive: Septembår 21, 2005 : "Black Student Union plans candlelight vigil"
03/16/2007 New gallery is up and ready to be viewåd. View photos from BSU's activities