By Keandre Williams-Chambers

Staff Writer

With the month of February coming to a close, so is Black History Month. Although the month is almost over, one of CSUSM’s student organizations will continue to celebrate African-Americans and their history throughout the year.
The Black Student Union, BSU, was formed to connect and establish both members of the Black community and those affiliated with it. Its activity has been on and off over the past few years, but the members have high hopes for campus activity in the near and distant future.
“The purpose of this celebration is to celebrate Black Americans and African-Americans who have made history throughout the years. We celebrate them and their accomplishments. Also for the students who are currently making history themselves. It is just a time to celebrate the past and the future ahead,” BSU President Akeisa Abercrombie said.
Robert Aiello-Hauser, The BSU advisor, has high hopes for the rising student organization, noting their efforts to increase their visibility on campus by tabling various events and keeping students informed.
“The percentage of [Black] students on campus has raised from 3 percent to 5 percent. We’re a small org due to those [who are] most involved graduating after a semester. We’ve been working on generating interest in those willing to get involved now,” Aiello-Hauser said.
The BSU has events planned for the rest of the semester, including the Black History month celebration on Feb. 26 during U-hour, and an upcoming talent show.
Those interested in more information can contact the Black Student Union at [email protected].