Building Belonging: Black Student Union Builds Unity Through Sharing

At Buffalo High School, new clubs develop every day. Whether that’s Courageous Conversations, International Club, or even the Pickleball club, students find ways to involve themselves in the community in ways they find are important. One of the most recently established clubs at BHS is the Black Student Union, where students come together to meet new people, celebrate culture, and create a supportive environment.
This student-run organization was sparked by a need seen by students at the school.
For students like Santiago Washington ‘28, this is an essential club within the school that has an overall positive impact at BHS.
“We meet every Wednesday, where the main goal is to share experiences of each other’s culture and situations that have happened,” Washington said. “It spreads awareness for students of color at Buffalo High School.”
Students who are a part of this club find it important that there is a safe space where all members of the club feel welcome.
“The group is very welcoming and kind,” Washington said. “I think it’s an important club to have here because it spreads awareness of the mistreatment of students of color.”
Members of the group hope to see the club become something bigger in the near future.
“I think the club will take off because it’s a bigger thing at other schools,” Washington said.
The group will continue to meet every other Wednesday to share more stories and nurture their positive environment.