BSLC was organized by John Jackson at the earnest request of a few students at Minneapolis Edison HS in 2013. They desired a safe space to discuss issues relevant to the Black experience and organize activities that would draw them closer together as people of the African Diaspora. BSLC also provided a unique opportunity for them to examine our contributions to society as well as issues that create challenges for us moving forward. In 2016, Jackson relocated to Omaha, NE and upon the entreaty of several Omaha North HS students, reestablished BSLC. In one year the membership expanded to 40 members and over 100 members by 2018.  In the spirit of Jackson's initial vision to replicate the organization and make it accessible to students at other area high schools, he registered BSLC as a 501c3 non-profit in 2022. In a matter of months, BSLC created another chapter at Burke (led by Miss Tiffany Atemkeng) and then, at Buena Vista, Westview, and Central high schools. BSLC currently has youth membership in seven chapters that now include Benson and Westside HS and approximately 275 youth members with the promise of more to come.