FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE BLACK STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL?
The Black Student Advisory Council is a dedicated group of students whomeet with administrative officials a the University of Kentucky on behalf of Black students at our institution. The purpose fo the Black Student Advisory Council is to address the needs of these students in order to foster belonging, engagement, and a healthy, nourishing climate in which Black students can be successful. The Council was formed in late October fo 2018 by  investiture from Black students. Council members are not self appointed. Council members act selflessly and think of the greater group first and always.
WHAT IS THE BSAC?
An abbreviation of the Black Student Advisory Council.
WHO CURRENTLY SERVES ON THE BLACK STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL?
Joi Craig, Tsage Douglas, Brandon Colbert, Chandler Frierson, and Aaron Porter.
WHY IS THIS NECESSARY?
Black students at the University of Kentucky have been fighting for equality through civil demonstration for decades. The university is now celebrating its "70th Year of Integration," but as long as Black students are prohibited from receiving an equal education due to increased financial instability, psychological trauma, emotional distress, and more, we are never truly integrated. We want equality on our campus.
WHO WROTE THE DEMANDS?
The demands were written by nearly 100 Black students at the University of Kentucky during an All-Call in October of 2018. The demands were crafted from a survey of Black students at the university, receiving over 200 responses and data points.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEMANDS?
The Black Student Advisory Council is the body overseeing the negotiation of the demands. The demands will be maintained by this council in the future.
WHY IS IT ONLY BLACK ORGANIZED?
This movement is Black organized because, while many issues facing Black students overlap with other minorities, this is in direct response to the unequal treatment of Black students at this university. However, despite this movement being crafted around Black students, the requests being made will benefit all students.
IS THIS SUSTAINABLE?
The Black Student Advisory Council is a new creation that has been adopted formally by the university as an equal partner. The council will be replenished each year with Black students who will keep the movement going.
WHAT CAN I DO AS AN ALLY?
Do not stop talking about injustice, inequality, or discrimination. Talk about the demands whenever you get a chance and to anyone who will listen. Check on students of color who are experiencing discrimination and trauma. Demand transparency and accountability of the administration.