This February, Black Action Society (BAS) hosted and planned a variety of events for students on campus to participate in.
“All of our events were successful, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and supported them,” Kaya Frazier-Regus, President of BAS, said.
To start off the month, the organization hosted a Candy Gram Fundraiser on Feb. 6 to help support the club.
They then hosted a spirit week leading up to the Ebony Ball. The theme days included Blackout, Memes, Decades, Dress Down and Black Cartoons.
The Annual Ebony Ball was held on Feb 8. This year’s theme was Black Masquerade.
On Feb. 10, BAS collaborated with the Frederick Douglass Institute and Black Faculty & Staff Association for a Faculty/Staff Game Night. On Feb. 19, students went to the Smith Student Center Theater for the Black Business Pop-Up Shop.
“Our executive board collaborates closely with our general body members to gather input on the types of events they want to see. From there, we determine what is feasible and how we can best bring those ideas to life. This year, we independently organized all of our events,” Frazier-Regus said.
The club then organized a movie night showing Judas and the Black Messiah.
“My favorite event was the Judas and the Black Messiah movie night. The film delivers a powerful message about Black history that isn’t widely taught, and it sparked meaningful discussions among attendees,” Frazier-Regus said.
On Feb. 26, the club hosted a Black History Month Spelling Bee.
“These events are essential because they not only celebrate Black culture but also foster a strong sense of community among Black students on campus. Additionally, they provide opportunities for others to learn, engage, and appreciate Black history and culture in a meaningful way,” Frazier-Regus said.
“The Black Action Society is open to everyone. Our mission is to support and uplift Black students while also educating and engaging the broader campus community. We encourage all students to attend our general body meetings and events—everyone is welcome.”
Other organizations also helped bring events to campus.
On Feb. 12, the BIPOC PAVA held a performance in Miller Auditorium, various students involved in music, dance and theater gathered to perform doing what they love.
On Feb. 22, the Office for Inclusive Excellence and Rock the Weekend hosted a Glow Roller Rink in the ARC.
“Next year, I hope to see an even larger campus-wide celebration of Black History Month. While we had great participation, I would love for more non-Black students to engage and learn alongside us in a space that is both educational and enjoyable,” Frazier-Regus said.
