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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.
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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
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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A call for Sociology
An Open Letter to the University of Rochester Community Regarding the Current Campus Racial Climate.
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Seligman responds to race report
To ban Yik Yak, Seligman said at a Wednesday afternoon press conference, would be “to throw the baby out with the bathwater."
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Racial progress questioned
Students stood, raised their voices, and made clear their frustrations with UR’s racial climate and its handling of racial issues at last Friday’s Open Forum on Race and Diversity.
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Town hall meetings fall short, we need rapid change
After protesting and listing demands it seems that the University has responded with their usual passing of responsibility.