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Section: Demographics
African-American
After Anti-Racism Protests, UNLV Removes Statue, Dartmouth to Remove Weather Vane
Dartmouth College will replace a weather vane that “represents an offensive image of a Native American” and the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) has removed the statue of its mascot that many say is connected to the Confederacy. These actions come amid anti-racism protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd due […]
June 17, 2020
African-American
U of Alaska President Apologizes for Comments on Diversity
University of Alaska president Jim Johnsen on Tuesday apologized for not acknowledging “my own white privilege” in what many said were his tone deaf recent comments on diversity, reported KTVA. His comments were criticized by many faculty at the University of Alaska system. The university’s faculty union called for his resignation for these comments and […]
June 17, 2020
Students
Law Deans Establish Call to Action Website to Address Racism in Higher Education
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many Black women law deans stayed connected on Zoom and discussed their academic work and the challenges of remote instruction. However, after the death of George Floyd due to police brutality, they started talking about how to confront racism at colleges and universities.
June 17, 2020
Faculty & Staff
Racism in Higher Education: Why HBCUs Are a Safe Choice in 2020
Colleges and universities across the nation are scrambling to address the Black Lives Matter protests resulting from the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless other Black Americans killed by law enforcement. Many of these institutional reactions have appeared as statements of support for the Black community, but have failed to come with actions to address systemic racism or police brutality on or near campuses. These failures strengthen the resolve of HBCUs as important sites for Black student support and safety.
June 17, 2020
African-American
U of Virginia Athletics to Modify Logos Associated With Slave History
The University of Virginia will modify the design of two athletic department logos unveiled in April to remove their association with the institution’s ties to slavery. In a statement, the university said a design featured on the sabres pictured in the new V-Sabre logo and on the Cavalier Shield was made to look like the […]
June 16, 2020
LGBTQ+
After Supreme Court’s LGBTQ Ruling, Hope for Two Former U of Minnesota Duluth Coaches
Monday’s Supreme Court ruling, which protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination under federal law, has given hope to two former athletic coaches at the University of Minnesota Duluth who, in a lawsuit, claimed workplace discrimination because of their sexual orientation, reported the Duluth News Tribune and the Star Tribune. In 2015, three university coaches, Jen Banford, […]
June 16, 2020
African-American
Now, More than Ever, America Needs More Black Male Social Studies Teachers
For Black students in America, having a same-race social studies teacher is extremely rare. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), social studies teachers make up just 7% of the entire teacher workforce. And of all social studies teachers, roughly 94% are White (54% men and 40% women). Just 3% of America’s social studies teachers are Black men. And only 3% are Black women. In fact, the average social studies teacher is a White male in his mid-40s despite the fact that men only make up 23% of all teachers. As a result, only 1 to 2 lessons or 8–9% of total US History class time is devoted to Black history.
June 16, 2020
Sports
After Racism Allegations, a Coach to Leave U of Iowa With $1.1 Million
A University of Iowa coach will leave his position after allegations of racism. And, in a separation agreement with the university, he will get $1.11 million, which is equivalent to 15 months’ salary, reported ESPN. Chris Doyle, the university’s football strength coach, will leave effective immediately, according to the agreement signed Sunday and announced Monday. […]
June 15, 2020
Native Americans
Protestors Tear Down Controversial Pioneer Statues at U of Oregon
As protests against systemic racism continue around the country, activists on Saturday tore down two ‘pioneer’ statues on the University of Oregon campus that many say represent a legacy of the murder of Native Americans, reported KLCC. Following the toppling of the statues, the university issued a statement saying it does not condone what happened, […]
June 15, 2020
LGBTQ+
Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Protects LGBTQ Workers From Discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that federal law protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination. In a landmark decision, the top court said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex, also applies to sexual orientation and gender identity. The 6-3 opinion was written by Justice Neil Gorsuch and […]
June 15, 2020
Students
Universities Plan Fall Initiatives to Address Systemic Racism and Police Brutality
As protests continue across the nation after the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans at the hands of police officers, universities are analyzing their own biases and implementing initiatives and conversations on campus for the fall semester to address systemic racism and police brutality.
June 12, 2020
African-American
Campus Police Are Under Scrutiny for Racial Profiling. It Isn’t the First Time
As protests continue across the U.S. in memory of George Floyd, a Black man in Minnesota who died after an officer pinned his neck to the ground, the country is embarking on a national conversation about racism in policing, causing universities to reflect on their own campus policing practices.
June 12, 2020
African-American
Texas A&M Students Divided Over the Statue of a Former University President
Texas A&M University students and alumni are divided over the place of a statue on campus of Sul Ross, a Confederate General who is also a former president of the university. The statue was discovered to have been vandalized Wednesday, with ‘racist’ and ‘BLM’ (Black Lives Matter) painted on it. University police is investigating the […]
June 11, 2020
Faculty & Staff
U of Louisiana Monroe, Texas State U Fire Staff, Faculty for Racist Comments
The University of Louisiana Monroe said it has fired one faculty member and started the process to fire a second one for their “stunningly bigoted and racist language” on social media. Texas State University has fired a staffer for the same reason, reported the Houston Chronicle. At the University of Louisiana Monroe, a letter of […]
June 11, 2020
African-American
No Justice, No Peace: How to Come to Terms with Your Own Anti-Blackness
Handcuffed, forcefully pinned down on the asphalt, backed by the heavy weight of a body, knee pressed up against the neck, slowly depriving him of life–George Floyd–gasped for air. Uttering what would become some of his last words, “I can’t move…mama…mama…I can’t breathe.” Floyd was murdered that day at the hands of a white police officer while three others watched. As a nation we witnessed the premature death of yet another Black man at the hands of police.
June 11, 2020
LGBTQ+
Some Mormons, Alumni See Brigham Young’s Ban on LGBTQ Behavior as a ‘Breach of Trust’
When Brigham Young University leadership reiterated a campus ban on “same-sex romantic behavior” on March 4, John Valdez wasn’t surprised. He’s the executive director of the OUT Foundation, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ students and graduates. It was founded by three gay alumni of the Utah institution.
June 11, 2020
African-American
SUNY Brockport President Is Sued for Racial Discrimination
The State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport president Heidi Macpherson and vice president of advancement Mike Andriatch were this week sued for racial discrimination, reported Rochester First. Earlier this year, the university was roiled with protests over accusations of racial bias at the institution and campus climate issues. The suit was brought forward by […]
June 10, 2020
African-American
Thousands of Scientists Went on Strike Wednesday to Protest Racism in STEM, Academia
Thousands of scientists and researchers in the U.S. and around the world went on strike on Wednesday to protest and to urge reflection on racism in society and in academia, especially in STEM fields. #ShutDownSTEM, #ShutDownAcademia and#Strike4BlackLives were the hashtags used on social media to talk about the protest, which was planned in the aftermath of […]
June 10, 2020
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