Diversity groups on campus host Black pride events

By: Ronald Martinez

With Black History Month on the horizon and with the recent celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16, NSU students, regardless of racial identity, have many outlets to support the Black student population. Various groups at NSU have planned events to celebrate and honor the contributions of the Black community.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Student Leadership and Civic Engagement Office hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to embrace the civil leader’s legacy.

“It is a day to take a beat and recognize the contributions that Martin Luther King Jr. has had, not only to the American justice system, but also to the Black community as a representative for the group,” said Tyler Gilkey, graduate assistant in the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

On Jan. 26, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging will host “Pot Party,” a terrarium event including discussions on the