Why I am Voting for Samaira....
“FE college students have been failed by the Campaign. Samaira has fought to include our voice. For a truly representative campaign vote Samaira #1". Nabeel Hussain, President, Bradford College "I'm excited to support Samaira who has shown incredible dedication to improving the lives of Black students in her own union and nationally. NUS Black Students' Campaign needs an inspirational person to develop an inclusive and cross-liberation approach. I know Samaira's the best person to do this." Louise Goux-Wirth, Vice - President, Uni of West England "I have been very proud to have worked alongside Samaira within Black Students Campaign for several years now and what has always impressed me is that behind the scenes and on big occasions she will always give 100% of her time and energy to deliver the best possible results for Black Students. In these difficult times this is exactly the sort of leadership we need. Her courage to speak out and tackle difficult issues on our behalf is particularly impressive and her dedication and enthusiasm for supporting Black FE and disabled students is unmatched." Beccy Sawbridge - NUS Black Students Committee “Samaira’s shown she’s the only person who’ll put in the hours to help students win Black representation and international justice on campuses. There’s no better person to rebuild this Campaign and get it back on track. Vote Samaira #1” Ruqayyah Collector, Former NUS Black Students’ Officer 2006 - 2008 “I’m voting Samaira for NUS Black Students’ Officer because of the invaluable support she’s given to students like me in small HE institution where there aren’t a lot of other Black students to depend on. Samaira is the only serious choice to revitalise our Campaign and to deliver a Black Students’ Officer in every union.” Neelam Rose, Diversity Officer, Worcester University “Samaira understands how to help deal with the day to day reality of under-representation for different groups of Black students. She is not the type to look for a quick photo opportunity before disappearing and leaving others to do the work, My experience of Samaira is that she’ll give 100% support to students like me when we need it. This makes her a true leader – a person who can do big speeches but can also give ordinary students like me the time and support we need. Go Samaira!” Ismail Akhtar, Mature Students’ Course Rep, Preston College of Further Education “Samaira should be everyone’s natural choice for NUS Black Students’ Officer because when I was facing serious problems with racism in my union, and no-one else within NUS was offering support, it was Samaira who kept in contact and gave me the strength to carry on and fight for what was right. In the end I defeated the racists and got myself elected President of my union thanks to Samaira’s help.” Shana Begum, President, Bolton University “I feel honoured to describe Samaira as a sister and to count her among my role models. What she has done in Manchester – where she’s led a revolution in the way we support and respect Black students – is an inspiration to every single union across NUS. There’s no better choice than Samaira in this election to lead our national campaign.” Tunde Adekoya, President, Manchester Metropolitan University “Samaira is NUS’ secret weapon when it comes to fighting all cuts, discrimination and inequality. I’m struck by how hard she works to ensure no Black student is left behind. She’s a natural leader for the Campaign”. Phyllis Opoku-Gyimah, Director, UK Black Pride |
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