Welcome to BCC's Black Student Union!
Empowering Black Excellence. Building a Legacy of Leadership.
Barstow Strong, We're Here to Rise BSU We Amplify!
Our Purpose: Empowering Black Excellence, Together
In BSU, we believe in creating more than a student group, we’re building a family. Our purpose is to support, celebrate, and empower Black students in every aspect of their journey, academic, personal, and cultural.
We are committed to nurturing intellectual curiosity, cultural pride, political awareness, and authentic connection. Through leadership development, mentorship, and civic engagement, we create space for Black students to rise and lead with confidence.
We envision a campus where Black students are not only seen and heard, but uplifted, respected, and thriving. We advocate for justice, equity, and unity, while honoring the richness of Black identity, history, and experience.
At BSU, we’re cultivating a legacy of excellence and resilience that extends beyond the classroom.
Our Values & Commitment to Black Student Success
Building Bridges
We dismantle barriers and foster awareness, understanding, and solidarity among all communities.
Leadership and Legacy
We empower emerging leaders to shape the future and leave a lasting, positive impact.
Advocacy and Advancement
We speak up, show up, and organize for the interests of Black students at Barstow and beyond.
Cultural Consciousness
We uplift the beauty and diversity of Africana culture while challenging systems of injustice.
Kinship
We build authentic relationships across campus that model unity, respect, and collective empowerment.
Why Join BSU?
Because you deserve a space where you’re seen, valued, and empowered.
Because leadership starts with community.
Because your voice matters, and we amplify it together.
When you join the Black Student Union at Barstow Community College, you're not just signing up for a club, you're joining a movement. A network. A fam. Here’s what you’ll find:
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Community: Real connections with students, staff, and faculty who understand and uplift you.
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Culture: Space to celebrate Black excellence, history, and creativity unapologetically.
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Leadership: Opportunities to grow as a leader, mentor, organizer, and advocate.
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Support: Mentorship, guidance, and resources tailored to your success.
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Impact: Be part of the conversations, events, and actions that shape the future of our campus.
BSU is where culture meets purpose, and where students become changemakers.
If you’re looking for where you belong, you just found it. In BSU, We All Fam.
