Black Student Association
Jordan Palavra, president of USF St. Petersburg’s Black Student Association, slouched in his chair at the front of the room. The 19-year-old’s mouth formed a thin, nervous-looking line as he tells the one person in attendance they might be alone for this week’s discussion. The group’s latest success was a forum about twerking, a popular
Sitting in front of a mirror surrounded by her costume and jewelry, drag queen Beverly Baltimore applied her make up as she prepared for USF St. Petersburg’s third annual amateur drag show. The drag show was sponsored by the Gay Straight Alliance, along with co-sponsors the Black Student Association and the French Club. The show
The USF St. Petersburg Black Student Association held its second annual Valentine’s Charity Date Auction on Friday, Feb. 10. The action raised money for the Ronald McDonald House, a charity that works to improve the health and well being of children. Winners of the auction received a dinner date with their bachelor or bachelorette. Seven
Since 1986, the National MLK Drum Major for Justice Parade has drawn thousands to the streets of St. Petersburg. USFSP students and staff came out to join in the parade with beads and candy for the eager visitors. Many student clubs and organizations showed their support for the community including: Student Government, the Black Student
Design by David Watts/ Photo contributed by Danny McDonald Nikeya Williams Editor in Chief Black Student Association hosted The Bulls Stampede Step Emporium event on Thursday, Feb. 17 in the CAC core. This event, which was one of BSA’s newest editions to their Black History month calendar, sought to bring the campus and community together.