The Black Student Union was created at the University of Kansas in 1968. Since then we have focused on the building of the black community, but membership is by no means limited to just the black community.

In this organization, we want to foster a fun and safe environment that engages our students in discussions on issues affecting us and our surrounding communities. We hope to educate our members then challenge them to take action, whether it be internal or external. We hope to lead by example and push students to be better than their best. We hope to show past generations that we will take charge of our future, dismantle the negative stereotypes, build and secure our sense of community, and influence the world.

Our vision for BSU is to serve the KU Campus with cultural, educational, and social initiatives as we aim to build leaders, promote unity, and contribute to student success. That is why our theme this year is ”The Truth Within Your Soul." This theme was chosen to inspire students to forge deep connections and cultivate healthy relationships amongs one another that benefit both their physical and mental well-being. We want to continue to uplift our community so that we may all continue to defy the odds against us. We also hope students grow in their personal life and leave KU as integral and virtuous people. We believe these are the keys to excellence and hope that students will find value in these four words and truth in our message. Below is a link to fill out our prospective member interest form, where you can find upcoming event information, and be added to our community email list for further updates! You can also follow our instagram account "bsukansas" for frequent updates!

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