The typical quiet of the Media Center during lunch made way for the clattering of dominoes and shuffling of cards. Among the noise of the activities were the sounds of conversations and music filling the air as BSU hosted their board game lunch day Tuesday, Feb. 24, marking the second day of their annual Spirit Week festivities.
The event was a “reenactment” of the family game nights held by black households, according to BSU secretary and vocal senior Neila Bhagwandeen, who helped organize the event.
“Family game night is always a thing at parties and during the weekends,” Bhagwandeen said. “A lot of times, black families play games of any sort to bond and keep ourselves organized.”
Attendees at the event were able to play a variety of games, ranging from traditional card games like Spades to newer ones like UNO. Snacks and refreshments were also provided during the lunch for students to enjoy while they gathered around tables to play games and engage in conversation with their fellow students.
“(Game day) shows that everyone is connected, even though we’re all different at the same time,” Bhagwandeen said. “Our culture really does keep us bonded as one, and BSU will always be a safe space for Black students, and all other students as well.”
