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Here are some of the incidents:
At the University of North Dakota last week, students posted photographs
of themselves in blackface to social media twice in a 48-hour period. In
the image at the top of this article, the students added a reference to
Black Lives Matter. The university is investigating whether the posts
violate any rules. Mark Kennedy, president of the university, issued a
statement that said in part: "I am appalled that within 48 hours two
photos with racially charged messages have been posted on social media
and associated with the UND campus community. It is abundantly clear
that we have much work to do at the University of North Dakota in
educating our students, and the entire university community on issues
related to diversity, inclusion, and respect for others."
Also this month, Kansas State University and Quinnipiac University
students posted photographs of themselves in blackface, prompting campus
debates and denunciations.
At the University of Mississippi, students on Friday held a sit-in (at
right) for several hours in the main administration building to demand a
reaction from the university to a student's tweet in response to the
protests in Charlotte, N.C., over the police shooting of a black man.
The student tweeted of those protesting: "I have a tree with room
enough for all of them, if you want to settle this Old West Style."
Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter, whom some students criticized for not
immediately calling the tweet racist, issued a statement late Friday
that said in part: "To be clear, we condemn the recent social media post
by one of our students that referenced lynching. In light of our
country’s history, that comment can only be seen as racist, offensive
and hurtful, especially to members of our African American community.
There is no place in our community for racist or violent acts."
San Jose State University officials are investigating two incidents
involving graffiti with swastikas and "hateful language" in two separate
incidents in dormitories. One of the swastikas was drawn next to the
words "Admit One Jew." Mary Papazian, sent a message to the campus
condemning the incidents and outlining a series of meetings being held
about what had happened.
At Ohio University, a "free speech" wall where students may write what
they want was the site of controversy last week when students found on
the wall the words "Build the Wall" (an apparent reference to one of
Donald Trump's campaign promises) and a drawing of a person hanging in a
noose from a tree. Photos of the wall (at right) quickly spread on
social media.
At the University of Dayton last week, a racial slur appeared on the
door of a room of two black students. Eric F. Spina, the president,
condemned this action. In an email message to the campus, he said that
"this behavior is simply not acceptable and will not be tolerated." He
added that "we will continue to investigate and will hold those
responsible accountable for this action."
At the State University of New York at Brockport, officials are
investigating how the words "niggers deserve to die" were written on a
whiteboard in a dormitory that houses many minority students. In
response, Heidi Macpherson, the Brockport president, sent a message to
all students and faculty members condemning what had happened, reporting
that an investigation was taking place, and saying that campus
discussions would be scheduled to discuss hate speech.
A freshman at Belmont University ceased to be enrolled last week --
after he posted a racist photo on Snapchat, labeling three National
Football League players with the N-word.
At American University last week, hundreds of black students held a
protest over racist incidents. The rally was organized after two black
women reported incidents involving bananas -- one thrown at a woman and
one left outside the door of a woman. Students carried signs saying
"Racism at AU Is Bananas."
At Eastern Michigan University, the letters KKK and racial slurs were
found on several buildings last week, prompting protests and
condemnations by university officials.
full:
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/09/26/campuses-see-flurry-racist-incidents-and-protests-against-racism
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