The Black Student Union (BSU)
Established in 2011, The Black Student Union (BSU) is an organization that advocates for the needs of students from culturally diverse backgrounds who attend the University, while empowering, teaching, discussing and exploring the Black experience.
BSU’s mission is to foster student growth and development through performing arts, academics, community service and outreach in an effort to promote cultural diversity and the peaceful coexistence of multicultural groups. The Black Student Union provides an opportunity for students of all races to celebrate black culture, lifestyle, and history.
The cultivation of all those efforts and the rich magnitude of community building is showcased to the community with BSU’s annual Culture Show.
Additionally, as BSU continues to educate the importance of performing arts on the black experience, the organization debuted the BSU Dance Experience Team (BSU Dance) in 2018.
A Message from the Executive Board
The Black Student Union is more than a club or organization—it is a movement. It is a reminder of Black excellence, perseverance, resilience, and talent.
As we create a space on campus where students feel connected, supported, and seen, we are also committed to helping our members grow both personally and professionally. As leaders of this organization, George and I are committed to ensuring that every member is career-ready, academically supported, and fully represented.
We strive to cultivate a community where students can discover opportunities that support their passions, career aspirations, and academic goals. Through mentorship, professional development, campus engagement, and meaningful connections, we want to create relationships and experiences that extend far beyond the Iona experience.
Most importantly, we want every member to know that they have a place here—a community that believes in them, supports them, and wants to see them succeed.
So, once again, the Black Student Union is more than a club. It is a movement—one dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and ensuring Black excellence on campus.
– Randie Davis '27, President and George Billups III '27, Vice President
President
- Randie Davis - rdavis8@gaels.iona.edu
Vice President
- George Billups III - gbillups1@gaels.iona.edu
