Little Black Book 2009-2010 - Cambridge University Students' Union

CUSU Little Black Book 2009 31National OrganisationsOn the dawn of a new millennium,the Muslim community finds itself atan important crossroad. As the secondlargest faith community, and the fastestgrowing one, its young are growingincreasingly aware of their Islamicidentity. Whilst many become successful,the community as a whole remainsone of the poorest in Britain in terms ofdiscrimination.NUS Black Students’ CampaignThe NUS (National Union of Students)Black Students’ Campaign believes allstudents should have the opportunityto succeed, regardless of their race,religion, nationality or background. It’sthe largest organisation of black studentsin Europe, representing all studentsof African, Arab, Asian and Caribbeandescent. It campaigns and lobbies toraise awareness of issues affecting blackstudents at a local and national level. Inaddition, it highlights the inequality blackstudents face within the education sectorand society. Delegates from Cambridgehave the opportunity to attend the NUSBlack Students’ Conference each year.To find out more about the NUS BlackStudents’ Campaign, go to:www.nus.org.uk/Campaigns/Black-Students/