Loyola Blakefield’s Black Student Union (BSU) and Multicultural Club (MCC) hosted the school's second annual HUMANitarian Week between February 14–18. Building on themes from last year's HUMANitarian Week, the week was filled with opportunities for members of our school community to show love and appreciation for one another and for those outside of our community. Each day celebrated a different theme, which are listed below. A special thanks to members of our BSU and MCC, as well as BSU club moderator Ms. Cherre Jefferson for organizing such an enriching week of activities that embraced our diverse community and celebrated our differences.

For Valentine’s Day, our students had the opportunity to purchase roses and candygrams, which were delivered to their fellow Dons, members of our faculty and staff, and members of our sister schools. Students and faculty were encouraged to dress in their regular school uniform with red or pink additions.

The first Unity Day was observed and celebrated in the United States in 2011. On this day, individuals, schools, and communities wear orange to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. As an effort to show solidarity with victims of bullying, our students had the opportunity to write what they stand for on post-it notes around campus and several Dons also took part in a mini art display in the lobby of Burk Hall. Students and faculty were encouraged to dress in their regular school uniform with orange additions.

Students and faculty honored and celebrated the different cultures represented with the Loyola Blakefield community by wearing authentic garb from one’s own family culture or background. The BSU and MCC also held Learning Lunches during lunch periods for students to socialize and experience a variety of cultures through cuisine. Students and faculty were encouraged to wear either authentic garb representing their family’s heritage and culture or their regular school uniform with green additions.
 
Friday –Multicultural Trivia Day

During lunch periods, members of our BSU and MCC hosted speed trivia based on themes that connected to the overall mission of the week. Students and faculty were encouraged to dress in their regular school uniform with black additions.

The BSU and MCC hosted their first annual HUMANitarian Dance, a freshman and sophomore mixer in the Fr. George Lounge of Wheeler Hall.

We invite you to view photos from the week below.