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Tag: Slavery: Page 2
News Roundup
William & Mary Approves Design for Memorial Honoring Individuals Enslaved by the Institution
The College of William & Mary approved the final design for a memorial honoring at least 180 individuals who were enslaved by the institution, according to The Washington Post. Construction of the memorial, which will cost $2 million, will begin next year and is set to be completed by October 2021. The memorial’s concept was […]
August 26, 2020
African-American
Davidson College Issues Apology For Its Past Support of Slavery
North Carolina’s Davidson College, founded by Presbyterians in 1837, has issued a public apology for its support of slavery during the school’s first 30 years, reports the Associated Press. As part of contending with its past, the school also unveiled an “action plan” Wednesday that includes renaming buildings with connections to racist figures and strengthening […]
August 20, 2020
African-American
University of Buffalo to Remove Names of Supporters of Slavery From Campus
The University of Buffalo is removing the names of three historical figures who supported slavery or espoused racist views from campus. The university said it will remove the names Millard Fillmore, James O. Putnam and Peter B. Porter from four locations on campus, in “a decision that aligns with the university’s commitment to fight systemic […]
August 4, 2020
African-American
Illinois State University to Remove Names in Residence Hall That Have Links to Slavery
Illinois State University will remove names in a residence hall that have links to slavery. The university said it will rename floors in its Watterson Towers residence hall, which consists of 10 “houses” named after the first 10 former U.S. secretaries of state. Of those 10, eight actively participated in slavery, the university said. “Asking […]
July 31, 2020
Sports
On Slave Patrols, a Pandemic, the NBA, and HBCUs: The Birth of an Historic Alliance?
People from all walks of life, including numerous professional athletes, have been protesting ever since, doing whatever they can to try to affect change. Most notably, several NBA players, whose season has been suspended since March 11, formed a coalition and declared that “Enough is enough.”
July 8, 2020
Students
Some Princeton Grad Students Say Name Change Isn’t Enough to Address Racism
While Princeton University’s decision to remove Woodrow Wilson’s name from its school of public policy roughly a week ago came as good news to many, the school’s graduate students continue to stress that “changing the name, though long overdue, cannot and will not be enough” to address systematic racism. In a letter written before the […]
July 6, 2020
News Roundup
Students, Faculty and Alumni Push for Washington and Lee University Name Change
Students, faculty members and alumni have called for Washington and Lee University to change its name due to the its ties to the Confederacy, according to the Washington Post. The institution was named after its early benefactors: George Washington and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. More than 200 faculty members have signed a petition urging […]
July 2, 2020
News Roundup
Mississippi Will Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag
Mississippi will remove a Confederate emblem from its state flag to end an association with racism and slavery. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday signed a historic bill approving the change. On Sunday, the state legislature passed the bill to remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag in response to growing sentiment against the […]
July 1, 2020
News Roundup
Oregon Universities Will No Longer Call Sports Rivalry ‘Civil War’
The University of Oregon and Oregon State University have agreed to no longer refer to the sporting rivalry between them as a “Civil War” to remove any association with the conflict that pitched supporters of slavery against abolitionists. The decision will go into effect immediately and will apply to all athletic competitions in the 2020-21 […]
June 29, 2020
News Roundup
Brigham Young U Under Fire for Comparing Latter-day Saints’ History to that of African Americans
Brigham Young University-Idaho is under fire after its Performing and Visual Arts Facebook account compared the past persecution of Latter-day Saints to centuries of African American enslavement, reported the Salt Lake Tribune. The post, which has since been deleted, detailed the history of Latter-day Saints who fled to Utah, formerly Mexican territory, to escape discrimination. […]
June 24, 2020
Students
Law Deans Establish Call to Action Website to Address Racism in Higher Education
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many Black women law deans stayed connected on Zoom and discussed their academic work and the challenges of remote instruction. However, after the death of George Floyd due to police brutality, they started talking about how to confront racism at colleges and universities.
June 17, 2020
African-American
U of Virginia Athletics to Modify Logos Associated With Slave History
The University of Virginia will modify the design of two athletic department logos unveiled in April to remove their association with the institution’s ties to slavery. In a statement, the university said a design featured on the sabres pictured in the new V-Sabre logo and on the Cavalier Shield was made to look like the […]
June 16, 2020
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