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Racism in America Panel Dives Into Structural Inequalities of COVID-19
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In a virtual event on Monday, topics of COVID-related inequality and racism were discussed by Cornell professors and a guest speaker.
Panhellenic Council
Nahbuma Gana to Be Next President of Panhellenic Council
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Nahbuma Gana has big dreams for Greek life reform. She is slated to be the next president of the Panhellenic Council.
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New Instagram Page Spotlights Injustice in Ithaca Public School System
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Stolen Joy Project heads discuss their motivations for giving a platform to BIPOC public school stories.
anti-racism
Cornellians Urge University Action Beyond Anti-Racist Statements
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Following University statements on anti-racism initiatives, student leaders call for further action across campus.
BIPOC/Related
Black Students United Holds Virtual Events to Commemorate Black History Month
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Despite the limitations of online events, Cornell Black Students United is finding ways to create a sense of community to celebrate Black History Month.
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BlackGen Founders Land Spot on Prestigious List
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CNBC published an article Feb. 1 celebrating 23 Black leaders shaping history and inspiring future generations — and Cornell students are among them. Cheick Camara ’22 and Ermias Tadesse ’22 earned a spot on the exclusive list for their work founding BlackGen Capital, the first minority-owned investment fund to be founded on Cornell’s campus.
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Racist, Misogynistic Harassment Strikes Cornell S.A. Members After Disarmament Resolution Gains Traction Among Right-Wing Groups
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Since the publishing of the Young America’s Foundation post that targeted three Student Assembly members of color, the three have been bombarded with an overwhelming influx of violent messages.
Black Students Cornell
Signifying the Strain of Systemic Racism During COVID-19, Black Students Tackle Mental Health Concerns
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Black students at Cornell are subjected to the stressors of systematic racism, in addition to those of the pandemic, taking a toll on their mental health. Black Students United and Building Ourselves through Sisterhood and Service are working to support these students by creating spaces to talk and discuss.
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‘We Cannot Vote Our Way to Liberation’: Tracing a Student’s Grassroots Organizing Journey in a Swing State
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In the lead up to the election, Amisha Chowdhury ’23 worked with grassroots organizations, supervising 7,000 volunteers to make phone calls in Pennsylvania.
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How Do White Kids Learn About Race? Lecturer Says It Starts at Childhood.
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Discussing how racial socialization in white families can reinforce white supremacy and social inequality, Prof. Margaret Hagerman, sociology, Mississippi State University, lectured for Cornell’s Center for the Study of Inequality’s capstone course, Controversies About Inequality.