On November 10, 2021, the Student Government Association approved the creation of a new Registered Student Organization on campus, the Holy Family University Black Student Union (BSU). BSU focuses on creating a space for Black/African American students to unite, support, and celebrate one another on campus and is open to all students who wish to join.
One main goal for BSU is to celebrate and expose the campus to the value of Black/African American culture through events and experiences. Since forming, BSU has created numerous initiatives and events, including several programs during Black History Month, including a trivia night focusing on music, events in Black history, and Black culture, a “Big Talk” consisting of an open forum for conversation, and hosting a Black-owned printing shop on campus to print sweatshirts. BSU’s Black History Month programming culminated with a pop-up market of Black-owned businesses hosted on campus, including student-owned businesses.
“As the President and Founder of the Holy Family University Black Student Union, I am proud that the club is flourishing and making a big impact on the University,” remarks Desiree Draper, BSU president. “Without my Executive Board, Korryn Braxton-Young and Kharon Randolph, I don't know where I would be without them. The future for BSU is looking very bright and promising, which makes me so excited for the upcoming events and many more things to come.”