Welcome
Posted by Sarah Anoke on June 12th, 2008
As one of the largest student organizations on Harvard's campus, the Harvard Black Students Association strives to enhance the experience of all Harvard students, but in particular black students. Under the leadership and guidance of our first President, Anthony Chase '77, the BSA was originally formed to unite the black student voice and to fortify the Harvard black community. Today, we continue this legacy by creating events and programs that further strengthen our bonds and highlight our diversity. With nearly 300 undergraduate members and over 3,000 alumni, the BSA is poised to make significant contributions in enriching the experience of every black undergraduate.
The BSA's mission is threefold: to galvanize and unify the Harvard black community, to educate Harvard's campus about black history and culture, and to serve the black community outside of Harvard's campus. We accomplish these goals through community service, social events, political activism, academic support, and career preparation. Through these initiatives, we aim to equip our members with the tools necessary for success in all facets of Harvard life and beyond.
I trust that upon further investigation, you will find something intriguing about the BSA and will discover how you can contribute to our mission. Join us as we seek to embellish the Harvard black experience for current and future generations of Harvard students.
Best,
Timothy D. Turner
BSA Box at the Du Bois Medal Ceremony
Posted by SaronTesfalul on December 11th, 2008
The W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research presents the Du Bois Medal Ceremony
5 pm Friday, December 12, 2008
Kennedy School of Government
Institute of Politics
JFK, Jr. Forum
If you would like to sit in the BSA Box please email tdturner@fas.harvard.edu
2008 Du Bois Medal honorees:
Tavis Smiley
Ingrid Saunders Jones
Richard Plepler
Tamara Robinson
2008 Du Bois Medal Presenters:
Cornel West
Paula Kerger
Rudolph Byrd
December Community Service Event
Posted by SaronTesfalul on December 11th, 2008
In the spirit of Christmas, BSA is going to donate clothes to the Salvation Army and then help them wrap presents for children in the community around us.
It will be a great thing to do for the Holidays (aka the season of giving) so I hope you all will join us.
If you are interested, please send an email to our wonderful Community Service Chair, Sumorwuo Zaza at szaza@fas.harvard.edu
When: December 15th, 4pm
Where to meet:
BSA Endorses Schwartz-Biggers for UC
Posted by SaronTesfalul on December 3rd, 2008
To read the letter of endorsement from the 2008-09 BSA Board please click below.
Voices of Innocence
Posted by SaronTesfalul on December 3rd, 2008
They were INNOCENT all along.
But a FLAWED criminal justice system did not hesitate to find them GUILTY of capital crimes.
All four were convicted of MURDERS they didn't commit.
Together they have spent more than 60 YEARS behind bars in Louisiana's prisons.
THE HARVARD COLLEGE HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES and THE BLACK STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
A TWO-PART EVENT IN CELEBRATION OF
THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
VOICES OF INNOCENCE
Apply for the Mississippi Civil Rights and Social Justice Tour with PBHA
Posted by SaronTesfalul on December 2nd, 2008
Are you interested in Social Justice and Civil Rights? Don't have spring break plans yet?
Then submit an application for the Civil Rights and Social Justice Tour: A PBHA Alternative Spring Break Program
BSA General Meeting with the UC Candidates Dec. 2nd
Posted by SaronTesfalul on December 2nd, 2008The UC Elections are coming up, and it is crucial that all BSA members vote so we can make our voices heard.
Come meet the UC candidates as we invite them to each speak on the Harvard issues such as the J-term, diversity in faculty and house masters, social life, and much more.
Please come out and hear what the UC can do for us. This is a great chance to help make informed decisions that can affect the next year at Harvard.
Where: Mather Big TV Room
When: Tuesday, December 2nd at 7 pm
This will be a very exciting race with 4 African American candidates.
Key Change @ Apollo Night
Posted by SaronTesfalul on November 18th, 2008Watch Key Change's performance of "So Anxious" at the 2008 Apollo Night Talent Show here.
FBT 2012 Steppers @ Apollo Night
Posted by SaronTesfalul on November 10th, 2008Watch the FBT 2012 Step Team's performance at the 2008 Apollo Night Talent Show.
