PRIDE Black Student Alliance
PRIDE Black Student Alliance (PRIDE BSA) is an organization that serves as a support system for student members as well as an educational tool for the University and community. Each year, PRIDE sponsors activities and speakers to raise awareness about and celebrate the rich cultural experiences of people of African descent. PRIDE's annual events are Black History Month, Gospel Night, Kwanzaa and the Black Bag Series.
PRIDE was established in 1969 during the Civil Rights Movement. PRIDE was the first student of color organization that was established here at Hamline University. The goal of PRIDE was to focus on promoting racial identity, dignity and equality. PRIDE represented and was inclusive of all student of color, as well as white students and international students. The first president of PRIDE was Richard Jones.
Click here to read the PRIDE Constitution.
President
Salisa Grant
Email: sgrant05@hamlineuniversity.edu
Vice President Keyonis Johnson
Email: kjohnson86@hamlineuniveristy.edu
Treasurer
Chloe Collins
Email: ccollins06@hamlineuniversity.edu
Public Relations
Sharmika Johnson
Email: sjohnson79@hamlineuniversity.edu
Secretary
Natalyn Beulah
Email: nbeulah01@hamlineuniversity.edu
BHM Coordinator
Jamesetta Collins
Email: jcollins10@hamlineuniversity.edu
BHM Coordinator
Janyesha Jackson
Email: jjackson08@hamlineuniversity.edu