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4 CUSU Little Black BookIntroductionOn behalf of the Cambridge UniversityStudents’ Union and the CUSU BlackStudents’ Campaign we welcome youto the eighth edition of the Little BlackBook.This booklet is a guide designedfor incoming freshers to learn aboutdiversity in Cambridge, as well as thesupport channels for minorities here.It is our belief as a Campaign that allstudents should be able to strive forsuccess, no matter what their race,culture or background. The Campaignaims to unite ethnic minority studentsin the fight against any attacks on thisideal, whether these attacks involveovert racism or a lack of awareness.This year’s booklet sees acontinuation of the profile intensiveapproach of last year. By taking youon a journey through the experiencesof students, we hope to remove anyfears and encourage involvement inactivities within the wider Cambridgecommunity. Also included in thebooklet is a section on some of thevarious religious and cultural societiesyou can join at Cambridge.The Black Students’ Campaign aimsto work in the name of multiculturalismand promote the different cultures thatunite us under the title of Britishness.In the words of Jimmy Carter, formerpresident of the United States ofAmerica: “We become not a meltingpot but a beautiful mosaic. Differentpeople, different beliefs, differentyearnings, different hopes, differentdreams.” This perfectly underlinesour belief that one can celebratethe numerous cultures that form anintegral part of our society today, not inthe name of segregation or assimilationbut integration and appreciation.Even if you don’t end up joining acultural society here, these years willundoubtedly be a unique experienceto be treasured for years to come. Wehope that you find this a useful startingpoint to your exciting and unparalleledjourney about to unfold. A sincerewelcome to Cambridge University andto the Black Students’ Campaign.Mostafa Al-Mossallami & Hassan ShaikhCUSU Black Students’ CampaignCo-Chairsblackstudents@cusu.cam.ac.ukFarrah JassatCollege Liaison Officerfymj2@cam.ac.ukSabiha AhmedPublicity Officersa516@cam.ac.ukEva MuiruriAnti-Racism Officerem435@cam.ac.ukSafian YounasWelfare Officermy291@cam.ac.uk
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