Crimson & Black

Since its inception in February 2006, our Crimson & Black Banquet has been a success, showcasing past achievements of Harvard black students while refocusing the black community for progress in the future. Past Leadership Award Winners have included actress Gabrielle Union, CNN News Anchor Soledad O'Brien '88,Marc H. Morial, President & CEO of the National Urban League, honored for his leadership and positive contributions to the black community, and Mark Whitaker ’79, honored for his many achievements in journalism, notably as the first black Editor of a major American news publication, Newsweek, using his immense influence to bring national attention to the most important issues concerning race in America.

This year, BSA hopes to continue the tradition of Crimson & Black as an event that inspires leadership and refocuses the black community at large. By honoring dedicated leaders, we hope to highlight positive efforts to encourage future responsibility to the black community. Though it is necessary to understand and reflect on the past, the BSA feels it's imperative to develop vision for concrete change and sustainable action in the future. Through increased corporate support and sponsorship, the Crimson & Black Banquet will continue to strive for excellence in developing youth leadership, while blazing a path towards our community's empowerment.

This is a clip from the 2009 Crimson and Black Banquet. BSA Political Action Chair, George Hayward '11, gave a speech on the political activism within the BSA community.