Tag: Crisis in Carbondale
It is never “just a joke”
I’m not here to pass judgement on whether or not Joseph Kuzera, author of the “SIUC White is Right” YouTube video is a dyed in the wool racist: I’m here to talk about how Kuzera, and others like him, help to perpetuate the “Crisis in Carbondale” that has come to define the lives of students of color on SIUC’s campus.…
Read MoreWhen is an institution not its people? When it is convenient.
In response to a demand by a group of student activists that the university hold a press conference to admit its problem with institutional racism, Chancellor Brad Colwell stated the following: “The way I’ve been reading the demand is for us to come out say that we are a racist campus or institution and that’s not the case, but are…
Read MoreMaker of Racist Video Identified, Vandalism Suspects Still Sought
June 10, 2016 Detectives of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Public Safety, in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office, have identified the maker of a video that advocated racial violence on campus. The viral video was posted on social media near the end of the spring semester and removed following…
Read MoreBAG on NPR’s WSIU | SIU Black Alumni Group Plans Town Hall Meeting to Address Concerns
Black Alumni Group Vice President, Kevin Winstead discusses the racial tensions on campus and what the Black Alumni Group is doing to keep parents and alums informed.
Read MoreSIU under U.S. Department of Education investigation for handling of sexual assault cases
The federal government is investigating SIU after complaints about its handling of two sexual assault cases.
Read MoreAssociate chancellor of institutional diversity: I’m stepping down
Linda McCabe Smith, SIUC’s associate chancellor for institutional diversity, announced during today’s SIU Board of Trustees meeting that she will leave SIUC on June 30.
Read MoreMessage from BAG President: Crisis in Carbondale
students at Southern Illinois have found themselves in the middle of great stress and turmoil due to the racial climate of Southern Illinois University
Read MoreChicago Tribune | Anonymous video raises racial tensions at SIU in Carbondale
Racial tension on the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale campus is high after a series of recent incidents that include an anonymous …
Read MoreNews Update: BAG’s engagement with the Crisis in Carbondale
The executive administration of the Black Alumni Group met with Chancellor Brad Colwell April 19th 2016.
Read MoreStraw poll on racism on campus
Source: Straw poll on racism on campus
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