UCSB Black Student Union Newsletter

Week 7 Updates

February 20, 2023

Happy Week 7 BSU family! Please read below for Week 7 updates and more.

Black Student Union News

Heart & Soul Case Sign-Ups

This is your FINAL OPPORTUNITY to sign up to perform at our 7th annual Heart & Soul Case on February 24th from 7 PM to 9 PM!UCSB BSU’s Heart & Soul Case is the place for Black students to share their Business, Arts, or Live Expressions, aimed at embracing and celebrating the beauty and history of the Black community.Interested in performing at this year's Heart & Soul Case or know anyone that might like to perform? Please sign the interest form below.

Week 7 Winter Quarter Special GBM - People's Programs

This Tuesday from 5 PM to 7 PM, we will be bringing THE PEOPLE’S PROGRAMS for a live film screening and exclusive Q&A!

PEOPLE’S PROGRAMS is an Oakland-based Black/New Afrikan organization dedicated to liberating and unifying ALL Afrikan people through scientific socialism. They are governed by the ideologies, theories, principles, and practices of Revolutionary Nationalists and Pan-Africanists, and they are aiming to do their part to contribute to the New Afrikan Independence Movement.

There will be FREE FOOD as well as a GIFT CARD raffle at the end!

This is a rare and truly incredible opportunity that you should not miss. We hope to see everyone there!

Annual IVPR & UCSB BSU Collaboration - Black Business + Artist Signup

  Attention all Black Artists and Businesses!

On February 28th, UCSB BSU and IV Parks & Recreation will be collaborating on a Black History Month Block Party! Are you interested in tabling at the event? Please fill out the form below.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 21stPeople's Programs - Special GBMTime: 5:00pm - 7:00pmPlace: Santa Rosa Lounge

Tuesday, February 24thHeart & Soul CaseTime: 7:00pm - 9:00pmPlace: The Hub

Tuesday, February 28thIVPR & UCSB BSU CollaborationTime: 12PM - TBDPlace: Tentative

Campus News

RHA - Black History Month Yard-Fest

"Black History Month Yard Fest Celebration is taking place next Sunday, February 26th from 12 pm to 5 pm! 💚🖤❤️- There will be soul food from Soul Bites- Yard Games- and… a Step performance from the Alphas! Come out next Sunday at the San Nic/Miguel Lawn"

CSA x AdCRC x EOP - Study Jam

The African Diasporic Cultural Resource Center (AdCRC) at the Student Resource Building will be hosting study jams co-hosted by diverse Black student organizations every week. Receive academic counseling support form EOP and OBSD Academic Achievement Counselors. Music and culture from diverse regions of the Black/African diaspora featured weekly. Snacks, hot beverages, scantrons and blue books provided. CSA will be collaborating with the AdCRC this week. Be sure to stop by!

MCC & OBSD - Black Flea Market

WED, FEB 22, 5:00 PM

MCC LOUNGE

Welcome to the Black Flea Market brought to you by the MCC in collaboration with the Office of Black Student Development (OBSD). This event is centered around celebrating Black magic during Black History Month. The goal is to embrace the Black community at UCSB with participation from various Black organizations, creatives, and most importantly YOU. Join us for delicious food, FREE goodies for the soul, body, mind, and spirit – music and the best of vibes.

Co-sponsors: - OBSD, BSU (Black Student Union), Alpha Phi Alpha, NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers and Scientists, EASA (East African Student Association), EOP AdCRC, NSA (Nigerian Student Association), among many others.

Stay Connected with UCSB Black Orgs

Quote of the Week

I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.

Serena Williams

And as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Best Regards,Larine OsmanBlack Student Union Communications Director, 2022-2023University of California, Santa Barbara