Posts Tagged ‘Racism’
Letter to the Editor: Safe Spaces are for progression
By Susan Rother, Webster University student On Wednesday, Dec. 2, The Journal published Daniel Carcione’s “Safe spaces are unnecessary – the real world is not a safe place for anyone” in response to one of the Association of African-American Collegians (AAAC) demands to Webster University’s administration after several attempts to meet with them on…
Read MoreVaughn Davis Carries the Weight
Junior Vaughn Davis hauls the cinderblock attached to his leg. The cinderblock, he said, symbolizes the weight black students carry with them. PHOTO BY: Livie Hall PHOTO BY: Livie Hall The sound of stone grinding against cement in almost perfect rhythm is heard around campus as junior Vaughn Davis walks to his classes. The grinding…
Read MoreStudent poses as black, “beats” affirmative action… but his “social experiment” fails
Comedian Mindy Kaling’s brother, Vijay Chokalingam, recently revealed that he pretended to be black to get into medical school. Here’s why his “social experiment” didn’t work.
Read More#Oscarssowhite they “don’t see color”
The nominations for the 87th annual Academy Awards go to… white people. Big surprise.
Read MoreBlack lives matter
A Webster student shares her experience with institutionalized racism and explains why the Black Lives Matter movement’s fight for justice is an urgent matter.
Read MoreRacist twits react to Miss America
Natalie Martinez shares her views about negative reactions through social media after Nina Davuluri was awarded the title of Miss America.
Read MoreDiversity training makes Delegates’ Agenda top five
Student alleges racism in the classroom, issue to be presented to the administration on Oct. 2.
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