The Shawnee Mission West Black Student Union includes Black students, student allies, and adult allies: 

 

BLACK STUDENTS​

 

Black students are youth in grades K-12 who are members of the Black community. According to the Pew Research Center, the Black population of the United States is extremely diverse. Its members have varied histories in the United States – many are descendants of enslaved people, while others have recently arrived in the United States. The Black population also has nuanced ethnic and racial identities reflecting intermarriage and international migration. Black students need opportunities to learn about the details of their culture and history.

 

STUDENT ALLIES

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Student allies are youth in grades K-12 of all ethnicities and backgrounds who support, empower, and stand up for others. Student allies need opportunities to connect and learn about the history and cultures of all people.

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ADULT ALLIES

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Adult allies are staff and community members of all ethnicities and backgrounds who support, empower and stand up for youth who are part of underrepresented groups and youth who are allies. Adult members of BSU work together to provide opportunities for all students to connect and learn about Black culture and history.

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