Illinois Tech Black Student Union

02/12/2025

🔥 SQUABBLE UP: A Black History Month Celebration 🔥

The Black Student Union invites you to SQUABBLE UP, a night of music, culture, and community in honor of Black History Month! Inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s track, this event is about unity, resilience, and celebrating Black excellence—because when we move together, we can’t be stopped!

🎶 Date: Friday, February 28th
📍 Location: The BOG | 3241 S Federal Street
🚗 Parking: Available at the same address
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Come through for good music, great vibes, games, food, and a space to celebrate Black culture in all its glory. Whether you’re here to dance, debate, or just vibe—this is the place to be!

🔗 RSVP now (link in our bio), and let’s make history together!

02/06/2025

🚒🔥 Join us for an empowering panel discussion!

Hear firsthand stories from Black professionals in firefighting and paramedicine as they share their challenges, triumphs, and the importance of diversity in emergency services.

📅 February 6, 2025
⏰ 12:50 PM
📍 Illinois Institute of Technology
🏛️ Wishnick Hall, Room 113
📍 3255 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and uplift!

02/01/2025

Black history is more than a month—it is an ongoing movement, a legacy of resilience, brilliance, and transformation that continues to unfold in real time. We are the descendants of visionaries, revolutionaries, and builders who defied oppression to create paths forward. Their struggles and triumphs paved the way, but the story is far from over.

Today, Black people continue to shape history in every field—engineering and architecture, social justice and education, music and art, science and technology. We are designing equitable cities, reclaiming our narratives, and building economic power. We are challenging systems, reshaping culture, and pushing forward for justice and liberation.

But as we celebrate our past and present, we must also ask: How are we making space for Black futures? How do we honor our ancestors by ensuring that the next generations have access to safety, resources, and opportunities? How do we move beyond survival to true freedom and self-determination?

Black history is now. Black futures are in our hands. The work continues.

11/11/2024

🌟 Join us for the Nate Thomas Award Ceremony 🌟

Celebrate the excellence, resilience, and achievements within our Black and Latino student community, as well as the faculty and staff who support and uplift them at IIT!

🗓️ Date: Friday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: P-Club, McCormick Tribune Campus Center, 3201 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60616

Nominations for awards are OPEN! 🌟 Recognize a standout student, faculty, or staff member who’s making a difference—RSVP and nominate with the link in our bio by November 29th at 11:59 PM to ensure they’re celebrated.

Don’t miss this inspiring evening of community, recognition, and celebration!

11/11/2024

✨ You’re invited to the Cinderella Winter Ball – A Night of Magic and Elegance! ✨

Inspired by the iconic 1997 version of Cinderella with Brandy, join us for a night filled with glamour, music, and unforgettable memories!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 26th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: MTCC Ballroom, McCormick Tribune Campus Center, 3201 S. State St.

Dress to dazzle, because we’ll be crowning 3 Best Dressed Royals of the evening! 👑✨ Come in your finest attire, ready to step into the magic, enjoy great company, and dance the night away!

RSVP with the link in our bio to secure your spot at this enchanting event!

11/11/2024

📣 Mark Your Calendars for Our Next BSU General Body Meeting! 📣

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 20th
⏰ Time: 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
📍 Location: RE 122, John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center, 10 W. 32nd St., Chicago, IL 60616

Join us for an engaging discussion, updates on upcoming events, and a chance to connect with fellow members. Let’s continue to build community, share ideas, and make an impact together.

Bring a friend and join the conversation! 💬💛

11/11/2024

🎉 Get ready to throw it back at the BSU Pajama Jam – House Party 2 style! 🎉

🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 14th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: P-Club, MTCC, 3201 S. State St.

Come through in your best 90s-inspired pajamas and join us for a night full of music, dancing, and pure vibes! 🕺🏾💃🏾 Think retro looks, classic jams, and that old-school House Party energy. Let’s make it a night to remember!

Don’t miss out – it’s gonna be lit! 🔥 Tag your crew and come ready to jam!

’sThe90s

11/04/2024

📢 BSU General Body Meeting – Let’s Talk Pop Culture! 📢

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 6th
⏰ Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
📍 Location: RE 122

Join us for this month’s meeting as we dive into Pop Culture’s Impact on Black Identity! 💬✨

This session, we’re asking:

How does Black representation in today’s pop culture shape our identity and community?

What trends, artists, or media have had the biggest impact on our culture today?

Let’s explore how media, music, and culture influence and reflect who we are. Bring your thoughts, ideas, and examples—we want to hear what resonates with you! 🎶🎥🖤

And, of course, FREE food and drinks will be provided! 🍽️🥤 Can’t wait to see you there for some lively conversation and community connection.

10/18/2024

10/18/2024

📢 BSU General Body Meeting – Deep Dive Discussion! 📢

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
⏰ Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
📍 Location: SB 106

In recognition of Diversity Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re diving into two thought-provoking questions:

1. How can we, as a community, better acknowledge and support the unique challenges faced by individuals who navigate both Black and LGBTQ+ identities?

2. What meaningful actions can we take to promote intersectional allyship, ensuring that our advocacy for diversity and inclusion is both intentional and transformative?

This is an opportunity to explore the intersections of race, sexuality, and identity and to discuss how we can be better allies and advocates. Let’s come together to create solutions that foster inclusivity and celebrate all dimensions of who we are. 🖤🌈

FREE food and drinks will be available! 🍽️🥤 Let’s have a meaningful conversation and build stronger, more inclusive bonds.

10/08/2024

🎬 Event: Screening of Judas and the Black Messiah 🎬

🗓 Date: Friday, October 11th
🕖 Time: 7 PM - 10 PM
📍 Location: SH 118

Join us for a powerful screening of Judas and the Black Messiah, a film that delves deep into the life of Fred Hampton, the inspiring leader of the Black Panther Party, and the betrayal he faced from FBI informant William "Bill" O'Neal.

This gripping drama not only highlights the struggles for social justice and community empowerment but also raises important questions about the nature of loyalty and the consequences of betrayal.

🤔 In what ways do the themes of loyalty and betrayal resonate in today's social movements?
💭 How can we learn from the past to strengthen our own communities against systemic injustice?
📢 What role do you think individuals play in shaping the course of social change?

After the screening, we’ll have an open discussion where you can share your thoughts and insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a critical chapter in history and explore its relevance to our lives today. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/08/2024

📢 BSU General Body Meeting Alert! 📢

🖤 Join us for an afternoon of community, conversation, and connection! 🖤

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 9th
⏰ Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
📍 Location: RE 122

We’re bringing everyone together to share ideas, discuss upcoming events, and most importantly, to build on the unity and strength within our Black Student Union family. Whether you’ve been active or are new to the group, this is your space to connect, be heard, and get involved.

And yes, there will be FREE food and drinks! 🍽️🥤 Come for the conversation, stay for the community vibes and good eats! Let’s keep empowering each other and shaping the future together. 💪🏾

See you there! ✊🏾🙌🏾