BSU, MOCA, and WOCA Collaborate for Trap N' Skate Event
The Holy Cross community recently came together for the annual Trap N' Skate event, a collaborative Black History Month celebration organised by the Black Student Union (BSU), Men of Color Athletes (MOCA), and Women of Color Athletes (WOCA). This year's event, which took place at the Hart Center from 4-6 P.M. on Saturday the 17th, allowed students to celebrate while hanging out with friends and skating.
Patrick Ryan, a student from the Class of 2027, enjoyed the event and found it a great way to celebrate Black History Month. He shared his enthusiasm, saying, "It was fun to see friends who don't know how to skate fall over and over again."
The Trap N' Skate event is not the only initiative taken by the BSU to celebrate and acknowledge Black History Month. The BSU is also planning to host another event, the BHM Sneaker Ball, in the coming weeks.
The BSU was founded at Holy Cross in 1968, a significant year of change for the college. This was also the year when the Holy Cross community faced several months of divisiveness, including an alleged hate crime against an LGBTQ+ student and sexual misconduct allegations against multiple professors.
In response to these challenges, the inaugural ENGAGE Summit was held at Holy Cross. The event was organised by Caroline Ahearn from the Class of 2020.
Looking back further, in 1969, the College honoured a student's petition to eliminate the reference to "Old Black Joe" from the school song "Mamie Reily." This was a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and diversity at Holy Cross.
In the same year, the College also approved black students' request for a separate corridor in Healy Hall. This move aimed to provide a more comfortable and welcoming environment for black students.
However, non-athlete college students have historically felt frustrated with colleges prioritising athletic facilities. This issue was highlighted by Owen Garvey from the Class of 2027, who noted that the Holy Cross library is now open, but only to non-athletes.
Despite these challenges, the Holy Cross community continues to strive for a more inclusive and equitable environment. The college's history of responding to and overcoming adversity serves as a testament to its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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