Amador’s Black Student Union (BSU) took the stage with a special performance for the Donversity rally. The club, which fosters unity and discussion around Black culture and experiences, showcased a drumming rhythm using West African drums, accompanied by a dance routine from several of its members.
“We’re going to be performing a drumming rhythm on some West African drums, and we’re going to have a few of our members dancing along with the beat. It’s just going to be one performance to one song,” said BSU Vice President Elah Case (‘26).
BSU members had been preparing for the performance for about a month, using their lunchtime meetings to practice both drumming and dance. These gatherings not only served as rehearsal time but also reinforced the club’s commitment to creating a welcoming space for students.
“I’d say we’ve been preparing for at least a couple of months. We started discussing what we wanted to do, maybe three months ago. Then about two months ago, we started to practice for Donversity. We did drum circles during access and lunch and we tried to recruit a lot of people to come and perform with us,” said BSU Club Member Garrett Ball (‘26).
Key Performance
Beyond Donversity, BSU plays a key role on campus, holding meetings where members discuss Black excellence, issues like racism, and cultural themes seen in their school community. The club also provides a space for students to bond over food, conversations, and shared experiences.
“Usually, during our meetings, we’ll talk about Black excellence, and sometimes we’ll discuss racism and different themes that we see around campus. Other times, we just hang out, eat food, and make friends,” said Case.
With an average of fifteen attendees per meeting, BSU remains an open and inclusive space, inviting all students to participate while maintaining closed sessions for important planning events, such as rallies and fundraisers.
“We hold meetings pretty frequently every Wednesday and we invite people to come in to learn and to share their ideas,” said Ball.
At its core, BSU strives to elevate the understanding of Black culture, not just for its members but to all students. Inclusiveness and open-minded discussions foster positive ideas and cultivate a strong sense of community in the BSU Club and on campus.
“The message that we give is just to love everybody and be open to open-mindedness,” said Case.
