What We Do

Creating a safe and enriching community where we can all strive for our best selves and serve the common good.

The BSU is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment for people of color and allies to appreciate and empower black culture and people. This is achieved through activities, conversations, and events that challenge ignorance about black culture and provide insight into what it is like to be black in our current society.

We want to create a supportive community at Caltech where black students can find friends and a support system to help them excel and feel confident and proud of their Black identity. Furthermore, this organization serves as a safe space for Black students where they can discuss their unique backgrounds and experiences with their peers. Lastly, we aim to connect and engage with the greater Pasadena Black community to participate in community service events.

About usBSU Grad Formal Dinner June 1, 2025
About usBSU First Grad Celebration May 30, 2023
About usFirst BSU Meeting October 16, 2022

Meet Previous Board Members

Meet the board that has been building BSU from the year 2022 when BSU was created

  •  Jonathan Dawit

    Jonathan Dawit

    President

  • Jason Kamau

    Jason Kamau

    Vice President of Internal Affairs

  • Pearl Oyewole

    Pearl Oyewole

    Vice President of External Affairs

  • Sophia Parker

    Sophia Parker

    Treasurer

  • Ethan Pichon

    Ethan Pichon

    Secretary

  • Chigozirim (Chichi) Ifeb

    Chigozirim (Chichi) Ifeb

    Advocacy Chair

  • Shallon Kobusinge

    Shallon Kobusinge

    Marketing Director