On the first episode of The Empowerment Zone, co-hosts Jovana and Jazmine talk to student leaders about the history and legacy of African American student organizations like the Afrikan Student Union and the Academic Support Program at UCLA. Our guest stars ASU President JeRonemo Thomas, ASP Director Samone Anderson, and the Retention Coordinator Mia Ford give us insight into the goals respective organizations aim to accomplish. Tune in to hear how the Black Bruin community has used—and still uses—  student-initiated, student-led programs to empower ourselves.