CUNY BLSA

Today is a historic day. Congratulations to Joe Biden and our FIRST BLACK/SOUTH ASIAN VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS

As we starting thinking into the New Year and resolutions, it's a great time to also think about your summer internship. . . . The following opportunities are great options to consider... Full applications below: https://docs.google.com//1EEqka9ZAvs9iwRacX-gv/mobilebasic

Good Luck with Finals Everyone! You have worked hard all semester despite all the madness 2020 has brought into our worlds. You are strong and resilient! And you are more the capable of conquring your finals!... We are rooting for you!!!

TOMORROW: Back by popular demand, we will be having another soup sale tomorrow starting at 11 am by Coffeed!! Since winter is acting like Effie when they tried to boot her from the group, we're coming through with some heart warming lentil soup and turkey chili. Come support us as we continue to raise funds for summer fellowships. Bowls will be $6 each and you don't even have to leave the building!

REMINDER that BLSA is still selling raffle tickets for a 30 day unlimited metrocard!! Tickets are $3 for 1 ticket and $5 for 2 tickets! All the funds we raise will go towards summer fellowships! Find a board member or come see us from 2-4 by the 3rd floor tables!

Today, April 3rd, BLSA will be joining the Sorensen Center as they welcome Darren Walker and Albie Sachs to discuss what it means to live in a Constitutional Democracy today. Join us in supporting Sorensen as they continue their Critical Voices series. Today’s event will begin at 6pm. Please RSVP at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SorensenApril3.

Remember to come support BLSA on WEDNESDAY (3/28 from 1:45-2:45 in 3-302) with our annual fundraiser with Lexis Nexis! Come out and learn "12 Awesome Things on Lexis for School & Work Training" while indulging in pizza! The more people, the merrier so bring a friend! The goal is to pack to room because the more people we get, the more funds we raise! Be sure to RSVP on Lexis so we can have a headcount for food! We hope to see you there!

ALL WEEK: BLSA Raffle for a 30 day unlimited Metrocard happening!! The prices are $3 for one ticket or $5 for two tickets. We will also be taking Venmo! Come find us by the 3rd floor tables from 2-4 today to buy your raffle tickets!

Join BLSA on MONDAY, February 26th as we partner the Sorensen Center to host a discussion with Maina Kiai. The conversation will address issues essential to human dignity, democracy and economic empowerment as well as strategic coalitions and movement building! RSVP via link so we can provide food! : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MainaKiaiCUNY

Reminder: TONIGHT we will be cosponsonsoring the film MAJOR! with CUNY OUTLaws!! Be sure to come by at 6 pm in room 3-302 to watch this great documentary on the life and activism of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy!

Come support BLSA as we have our Soup Bowl fundraiser! We’re currently selling lentil and chicken noodle soup for $6 per bowl (and we take Venmo!). Don’t miss out!!

Join us TONIGHT for A Cultural Celebration and Empowerment Panel hosted by CUNY Law Review! Come and join the conversation while enjoying music, food and art from the diaspora! See you tonight!

Happy Black History Month!! Join BLSA as we kickoff the month with games, a potluck and a good time! Bring your favorite dish and be sure to prepare for a chill night!

BLSA invites you to join us for the Lest We Forget (LWF) Slavery Traveling Exhibition and Lecture. This astounding collection provides us all with an opportunity to examine aspects of the African Slave Trade, Emancipation, and Jim Crow era artifacts. The extraordinary LWF objects sheds light on a significant period in American history and provides an appreciation for the enduring strength and spirit of African Americans and the contributions their ancestors made in the Buil...ding of America. The exhibit will be open starting at 3pm outside the auditorium and remain open till the end of the reception. A two hour lecture focusing on the history of oppression staring from the slave trade to now will begin at 5:30pm in the auditorium. Reception to follow. This is a one-time opportunity to engage with this exhibit and will only be available for one day only. We encourage all to attend. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6PQZ3DR