By Ava Grippo – Entertainment Editor 

The Black Student Union is back for another year at Jonathan Law. The advisor for the BSU is English teacher Ms. Kelly and the President is junior Abigail Jenkins. Advocate Entertainment Editor Ava Grippo interviewed Jenkins about the club’s plans for the year. 

Ava Grippo: What inspired you to be a part of the Black Student Union? 

Abigail Jenkins: I was inspired to be a part of the Black Student Union in my freshman year of high school. I wanted to be in BSU for the community mostly as Black students at Law and in Milford Public Schools are few. I also joined BSU so that I could be a part of a group that could implement beneficial change in our school and community. 

AG: What is the main purpose of the BSU? 

AJ: The main purpose of the Black Student Union is to have a safe, unified space for Black students that we may not find in other White-dominated spaces. Our purpose is to also have a positive impact on our entire school and Milford community and to improve the experience of Black students in our school. 

AG: What are you looking forward to doing this year in the BSU?

AJ: This year, I am looking forward to our upcoming mentorship event for Black students at Law. At this event, Black admissions officers and professionals will be coming to our school for conversation and question-answering from our Black student population here at Law. I am also looking forward to doing community service events as well. 

AG: What are your goals for the BSU?

AJ: My goal for the BSU this year is to increase our number of members, especially underclassmen, and new freshmen at the school this year. 

AG: Why should someone join the BSU? What are the benefits?

AJ: Black students here at Law should join BSU for a safe space and unified community. For many Black students, being a minority in a predominately White school environment may be difficult as students may feel isolated, pressured to “fit in”, and feel imposter-like in a class full of their White counterparts. BSU is a great way for Black students to be united in school and to create a better school environment for everyone. At BSU, we take part in fun and interactive games, community service projects, and school-wide Black History engagement projects.