accord. Know that when you take up space, you must *first* make ample space for the voices you aim to speak for. Tune in for our statement regarding the needs of BSU at UCSB.
We cannot speak for the entire Black community, we ask that you allow us at least—as the Black students at UCSB—to speak on behalf of our own livelihoods at this time. Please do not seek validation for solidarity letters, as we can barely bring ourselves to speak on our own—
With everything going on right now, you have the right to be terrified, sad, confused, and overall sick of the repeated killings of our Black communities. Especially right now, we ask for you to PLEASE take care of your mental health. Log off, breathe, recoup, talk to loved ones.
For our last GBM of the year (🤯)we’ll be holding a Netflix Watch Party over Zoom as well as giving much deserved thank yous to those who have been with and supported the BSU throughout the school year.
5pm via Zoom, link is posted on our instagram bio.
Join tomorrow for the Tribe Called Sis: Sistah Circle in discussing self care methods amid this stressful time and all other topics relating to the experience of being a Black womxn here (remotely) at ucsb. Via Zoom at 2p!
Join us tomorrow for game night and play alongside your new executive board! Zoom link will be posted on our instagram bio (@/ blackatsb) later tonight 👾
Be sure to come to today’s Barbershop Talk Series to continue the discussion on the Black male student experience and (also❗️) have a chance in winning a $20 Amazon gift card 💈
(6/6) Last but not least, Introducing your 2020-2021 UCSB BSU Ourstorian, Demetria 📸 Your continuation in documenting the Black experience here will no doubt be amazing!
If you missed our announcement for the newly elected 2020-2021 executive board on our instagram (@/BlackatSb), no worries! Check below to see your new exec members❗️
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