Welcome!

Spencer Hardwick, BSA PresidentWhat began in 1977 as a handful of students aiming to unite Harvard’s black community, the Harvard Black Students Association has blossomed into one of the College’s largest and most dynamic student organizations. Through public service, political activism, community building, and academic support, the BSA provides opportunities to enrich the college experience of black students and Harvard students in general.

Our mission is three-fold:
• To promote community interaction among African, African-American, and African-Caribbean students at Harvard University, as well as facilitate dialogue between our community and the broader Harvard community.
• To galvanize communication between the Harvard, Cambridge, and Boston communities.
• To provide a forum for the open expression of the political, social, and cultural views of black students.

With an undergraduate membership of nearly 300 students and the support of over 3,000 alumni, the BSA strives to play an integral role in
Harvard’s rich spectrum of diversity while offering invaluable resources to black students. On behalf of our membership, it is my pleasure to welcome you as a visitor and invite you to participate in a wide range of events
that keep us active on campus and in the community. From our William Monroe Trotters Scholars Program in Mattapan, to our annual Renaissance Ball, I’m confident you’ll discover something that intrigues you.

Best,
Spencer Hardwick
president@harvardbsa.com


EVENTS & NEWS

Seniors Takeover Yardfest

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Black Seniors will be taking over the Yard.

Join us in the Pursuit of Happiness.

Black 2010 Senior Bar
Yardfest Pregame
@ 2p in Lowell
Then we will head over to the Yard to watch Kid Cudi and Wale!!

Hosted By: The Circle of Friends

Announcing the 2010 - 2011 BSA Board

Announcing the...

2010-11 BSA Executive Board

President
Ashlee Adams, 2012

Vice President
EJ Blair, 2013

Secretary
Judith Ezike, 2013

Treasurer
Juliana Hernandez, 2012

Historian
Carina Fish, 2013

Arts & Entertainment Chair
Janell Holloway, 2013

Publications Chair
Mariam Braimah, 2013

Community Service Chair
Adrienne Smallwood, 2013

Political Action Chair
Martin Evelyn, 2013

Senior Representative
Sybil St. Hilaire, 2011

BSA Seniors & Harvard Alumni Association Do Alvin Ailey

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The Harvard Alumni Association gave the Black Students Association seniors over 40 tickets to see the Alvin Ailey show. Alumni, students and faculty enjoyed the great performances, which celebrated African American dance and culture at the Citi Wang Theatre earlier this afternoon.

Huge thanks to HAA for making this event happen!

We Celebrate David Evans' 40 Years of Service


A reception was held on Wednesday, April 14th in the Lyman Common room at the Agassiz House to honor Mr. Evan's 40th year as a Harvard Admissions Officer.

Read more to follow a small part of the Crimson's coverage of Mr. Evans' contributions over the years.

Cultural Exchange


Picture by JUDY PARK
Published: April 06, 2010

Ashlee N. Adams '12 and Keara D. Cormier '12 from the Black Students Association talked to students from China yesterday about American culture and life in an event organized by the Harvard College Association for US-China Relations.

Story from: The Crimson

David Evans' 40th Anniversary Celebration

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The Harvard Black Students Association

cordially invites you to...

David Evans' 40th Anniversary Celebration
6p, Wednesday, April 14th
Lyman Common Room in the Aggasiz House

Food and Drinks will be provided. Come celebrate David Evans' 40 years as an admissions officer.

2010 - 2011 Executive Board Elections

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Who's Going To Run This School Tonight?

...aka next year..
...aka who's bout to run BSA next year...
Find out at BSA elections!
Come support the candidates and place your votes..

Thursday
April 15, 2010 @ 6pm
Mather Big TV Room

POSITION PAPERS & ABSENTEE VOTING INSTRUCTION WILL BE SENT OUT ON WED. ONLY DUES PAYING MEMBERS CAN VOTE. ABSENTEE VOTING WILL END THURS @5P

Black Community Forum

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Do we have too many black boards?
Should we have black endowments?
How do we move forward?

Voice your opinion at the Black Community Forum.

6pm Monday, April 12
Adams LCR

Co-Sponsored by the Association of Black Harvard Women and the Black Men's Forum

Black Senior Thesis Reception

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Join the Harvard Black Students Association for:

Black Senior Thesis Reception
6p Thursday, April 22nd
Adams Lower Common Room

Underclassmen, come get advice on how to pick a topic, get a thesis adviser, get funding and more from your favorite senios.