The purpose of the University of Kentucky's Black Student Union (BSU) is to educate the University's community on the contributions of Black Americans; to assist, guide, and orient incoming students; to provide continual guidance for members of the Union; to improve relationships between all students; to provide a social and cultural outlet for its members; to participate in the cultural, social, and athletic activities of the University of Kentucky; and to serve as the umbrella organization for all Black and Latino student organizations at the University of Kentucky.