The Black Student Union is an organization designed to promote inclusivity, including having more students of color in higher-level classes, reducing the number of absences and dropout rates here at Handley, and improving post-secondary education. The Black Student Union's goal is to improve inclusivity at Handley. We want to create this club to bring students of all spectrums together. We hope to establish a safe place for any group to share and learn to improve the community here at Handley. Throughout the school year, we will do community service projects, go to historically black college fairs, speaking engagements, help to preserve the legacy of Douglas School, and fundraising. Another goal for this club is to invite entrepreneurs, and show success at every level, to make it more appealing to all students. We are here as a place for students that want better opportunities academically and socially. The BSU can be a safe resource for all students to learn about life outside of Handley and promote ethnically diverse role models than the ones we have right now. This club is open to all students regardless of racial and/or cultural differences. This club welcomes diversity as it provides a table for rich discussion, understanding, and acceptance.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Carl Rush, Equity and Community Engagement Coordinator,

<a href="mailto:rushc@wps.k12.va.us">rushc@wps.k12.va.us</a>

540-877-5983