Serenity said her favorite BSU activity is Black History Month. "I enjoy having any opportunity to be heard." She feels there is a misperception out there that the current clubs only cater to one race and everyone else is not allowed to join. "This is an awesome opportunity to bring to Collinsville High," Sean said. "I want to learn more about my culture and be more engaged," Serenity said. Serenity Payne and Sean Brown, both CHS seniors, are the vice president and president, respectively, of the BSU or Black School Union. She also mentioned the Rhoer Club, which is for a diverse group of girls, ages 12-18, who demonstrate high scholastic standards. "Our sorority was founded on education and our pillars are sisterhood, service and scholarships." "The main thing they want to know was black history and black culture," she said. Katina Hardin, a member of Sigma Gamma Rho, said she had girls of different races stopping by their group's table Thursday. Louis, Madison and Springfield, and impressed at how Collinsville is ahead of and cooperating with the multiculturalism wave compared to some other school districts. He said he was surprised at the number of transfer students he met, from East St. "Sometimes, we forget about the minors, those students who just see the fun part they don't see the work part," he said. BSU teaches these students about their culture, addresses problems in our community and hosts activities for the school.įinally, BSU is a welcoming place where you can feel safe to talk and feel like you are part of a change.The results will come later as the group will be working more with the district on future projects to engage students of color in activities.
Overall, BSU has become a family for all students here at LSN and now LSHS and LSW. “All my choices are HBCU schools,” Myrick said. Student members are all excited.īSU loves seeing its students choosing an HBCU college as their first choice. This event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 at Stansberry Leadership Center. There is an HBCU informational and panel decision event on November 4. “I want diversity from everywhere, not just black people but diversity from where you live, religion and so on,” Davis said.īSU and teachers are always encouraging the choices of HBCU colleges. All of these things are what comes within BSU. They have g uest speakers, do community service, ACT prep and tutoring, Black History Month Celebration and college campus tours. Along with that, BSU is responsible for some of the events at LSN like the party in the parking lot and the Halloween party at an upcoming meeting.
This community not only talks about cultural matters but simultaneously teaches you about your culture. My brother and I also feel it’s really important for people to know just what’s going on,” Jade Davis, senior, said.īlack Boy Joy, Black Girls Rock and last week’s topic of colorism have all been matters that BSU has discussed. “Over my 4 years I’ve experienced a lot of racism in the school and want a change for the lower classes. Some of the students have a more personal reason to be in BSU. Now, this safe place has ventured out to LSHS and LSW for students to address matters they feel need to be talked about in the community. Overall it is a safe environment,” Trinity Myrick, senior, said.īSU has become a family for many students and became a place to speak with an open mind and opinion. “ Is a safe place for anyone to talk about any issues that they have. In the four years that the Black Student Union has been a part of LSN, they have become a safe place for many students. Story and Photo by Bailee Council – Staff Reporter
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