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Keynote speaker Shaun King yaks Seligman on non-ban
Shaun King, Senior Social Justice Writer for the New York Daily News and prominent Black Lives Matter activist, criticized University President Joel Seligman’s decision not to ban Yik Yak in a speech last Friday about racial issues in America. Read More
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UR diversity, beyond the numbers
There seems to be a common sentiment—the UR community needs to take a hard look at its standards for diversity and representation. Read More
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Black and Yellow
“Chink,” the boy snickered. I was caught off guard, too stunned to respond. He turned to his friends and said matter-of-factly, “That’s what my mom said they’re called.” Read More
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“We’re Better Than THAT” has yet to fully bare its fangs
The University appears to have risen to the challenge for improvement we issued in our March 3 editorial, which skewered the approach the University took—and the slogan it used—to combat racism on campus as muddled, passive, and ineffectual. Read More
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“We’re Better Than THAT” campaign architect responds to student criticism
Provided by the Campus Times because it thoroughly addresses common criticisms of the campaign and contains a wealth of information we were unable to use for our article, yet believe is important for the student body to see Read More
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Marc Morial delivers MLK address
Douglass Leadership House had an especially distinguished guest on Monday—Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League and former mayor of New Orleans. Read More
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Students not sold on race campaign
“I hope this campaign won’t just be about free T-shirts and water bottles, but it’s good that the school is taking a step in the right direction.” Read More
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Can’t we do better than that?
Consider for a moment the nuance of culturally- and racially-sensitive language. Tiny details are deeply important. Read More
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#SayHerName speaker extols activism
The speech centered on the importance of education while touching on activism, racial identity, and women's rights in America. Read More
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A call for Sociology
An Open Letter to the University of Rochester Community Regarding the Current Campus Racial Climate. Read More