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.

CO-President

Brianna Vega - bvega2@gaels.iona.edu

CO-PRESIDENT

Randie Davis- rdavis8@gaels.iona.edu

“As a student leader on campus, my main goal is always to cultivate community both in and outside of Iona. Being President of the Black Student Union does not simply mean running a club—it means creating a home, a place where we come together to celebrate culture, share our stories, and create memories that will last a lifetime. We remind our community that every moment is an opportunity to grow, to laugh, to learn, and to build something bigger than ourselves. We strive to show up not only for ourselves but also for one another, amplifying our voices and making sure that every student feels like they belong in this space. I am so proud of what BSU has accomplished, and I am excited to continue working toward nurturing a community rooted in love, culture, and pride.”

-Brianna Vega ‘26 - Health & Wellness Major | Marketing Concentration