The importance of Black History Month

ACSA President Carissa Gordon kicks off QJ Lifestyle's special project

Gordon is the 2015-16 President of ACSA.
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Kendra Pierroz

Earlier this year, I experienced possibly the most awkward first date of my life.

My date asked me why a club like the African Caribbean Students’ Association (ACSA) existed. He then proceeded to state that it’s the same thing as having a “White person’s club”. 

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