This is the second article in a series examining the controversy surrounding program houses.
Campus program houses are touted as “safe spaces” by members of minority communities at Cornell, and the current review of the program houses gives minorities, including Native Americans, Asian/Asian Americans, African Americans, Latinos, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning members, a new angle to voice their concerns. The review provides an appropriate avenue to explore the history of minority activism at Cornell as well as current pressing issues facing these communities.
Both Latino and African-American student leaders expressed that they are worried about the specific program houses right now.