Tag: black history month
Schools in the city of Syracuse see no integration in sight
The Syracuse City School District continues to face segregation along racial and economic lines. Read More »
This is what black student leadership looks like in 2017
Charles Hicks was the first black president of Student Government. Black leadership was vibrant in the wake of the Civil Rights Movement, and that hasn't changed in 49 years. Read More »
This is what black student leadership looked like in 1968
The student body elected the first black Student Government leader in 1968. Charles Hicks was the equivalent of Student Association president in his day. Read More »
Pay It Forward: Cedric Bolton mentors for 13 years at Syracuse University
Heading the Black History Month committee and running programs like Verbal Blends Poetry have made Cedric Bolton a support system and role model for many at Syracuse University. Read More »
Jaipuriar: Modern student activism should not be discredited
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar considers the generational differences between past and present student activism. Read More »
Exhibition of racist memorabilia premieres at ArtRage Gallery
Bill Berry Jr. has been collecting racist memorabilia since the 1970s. On Feb. 6th, his collection appeared as an exhibition at The ArtRage Gallery called "BLACKOUT: Through the Veiled Eyes of Others.” Read More »
Orland: Juvenile solitary confinement disproportionately affects minority groups
Liberal columnist Joanna Orland argues that the practice of solitary confinement of juveniles is a practice maintains social injustice and maintains segregation. Read More »
Week in News: Focus groups to be held for health insurance policy, #BlackLivesMatter creator to speak at SU and more
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#BlackLivesMatter hashtag creator to speak at SU
Alicia Garza will speak at Hendricks Chapel on Feb. 23 to honor Black History Month. The event will be free and open to the public. Read More »