HCDC is home to several diverse student organizations. Learn more about them and what is happening at Mississippi State University!
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![Students take part in a candlelit ceremony to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Students take part in a candlelit ceremony to honor Martin Luther King Jr.](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/bsa.jpg)
Black Student Association
The Black Student Association is an umbrella organization to help African American student organizations achieve their missions, purposes, and goals.
![Members of Black Voices sing on the steps of Lee Hall Members of Black Voices sing on the steps of Lee Hall](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/The_Drill--Black_Voices_MBH0016.jpg)
Black Voices
Established more than four decades ago, Back Voices is a Mississippi State group devoted to serving the spiritual needs of university and local communities through gospel music performances.
![A student celebrates the International Festival next to Chadwick Lake A student celebrates the International Festival next to Chadwick Lake](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/International_Festival_Lights-Chadwick_Lake_night_M3B2804.jpg)
HCDC Visionary
HCDC Visionary is an online interactive website created to inform the campus and area communities about the work and mission of the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center.
![Young women participate in IDEAL Woman Program sponsored "Pamper Me" Young women participate in IDEAL Woman Program sponsored "Pamper Me"](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/idealWoman.jpg)
I.D.E.A.L. Woman Program
This program focuses on encouraging and motivating women to establish and use leadership skills that will not only enhance themselves, but all those they come in contact with.
![Students dance at the International Fiesta Students dance at the International Fiesta](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/internationalBoard.jpg)
International Student Advisory Board
ISAB works to provide programming, initiatives, and policies designed to improve international students’ overall university experience.
![Students enjoy "Salsa in the Streets" Students enjoy "Salsa in the Streets"](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/latino.jpg)
Latino Student Association
The Latino Student Association exist to bring the Hispanic and Latino culture together at Mississippi State University.
![A pride flag waves in the wind A pride flag waves in the wind](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/1336185.large_.jpg)
LGBTQ + Union
LGBTQ+ Union is a student activist organization open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, focused on promoting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion on campus.
![National flags stand side by side National flags stand side by side](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/international.jpg)
LINC Program
The Linking Internationals in the Community program developed to foster cross-cultural learning, increase diversity awareness, and provide a support system for Mississippi State international students.
![Students attend a speaking event Students attend a speaking event](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/mox.jpg)
Men of Excellence Program
The Men of Excellence Program works to encourage confidence, integrity, self-respect, and networking opportunities within the educational, industrial, and recreational communities.
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New Maroon Camp
New Maroon Camp is a week-long student led retreat that prepares first year students for the transition to Mississippi State University. At New Maroon Camp, students learn what it really means to be a Mississippi State Bulldog. This includes giving students the opportunity to experience and learn about MSU history & traditions (the cowbell, the Chapel of Memories, etc.), meet other incoming students, and gain insight into their first year as an official Bulldog -- all while moving in to their residence hall six days early!
![The Safe Zone board The Safe Zone board](http://www.union.msstate.edu/sites/www.union.msstate.edu/files/team_2014.jpg)
Safe Zone Advisory Board
Safe Zone is a campus-wide program that promotes a welcoming and safe community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students, faculty, and staff.