St. Thomas students gathered to denounce white supremacy and threats against lawmakers are at a historical high. Angeline Terry has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 29, 2021
Athletics department implements anti-racist educational series
The St. Thomas Athletic Department has rolled out a program that will expose student athletes to the history of racism in the United States, while educating athletes about how to promote equitable environments for all. Reporter Owen Larson has the story.
In Depth with Yohuru Williams – Nov. 19, 2020
Yohuru Williams, founding director of St. Thomas’ Racial Justice Initiative, joins TommieMedia’s Emily Haugen to discuss the initiative’s mission and the climate at St. Thomas.
OPINION: The coronavirus has exposed our nation’s structural racism
States have started reporting the demographic data of who is getting sick with COVID-19, and minority groups are being affected disproportionately. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the pandemic has exposed the structural racism in society.
OPINION: Coronavirus, and ignorance, spreads across the US
Virus and disease have always been used to defend xenophobic thoughts and actions. Columnist True Dabill argues the COVID-19 pandemic has increased prejudice toward the Asian American population.
St. Thomas justice and peace students use World Cafe posters to spark discussion on race
After only one week, Mike Klein decided to take down the World Cafe on Racism posters from the library walls because of the tension and criticism that surfaced. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
OPINION: Loving our country requires disagreement
President Donald Trump has painted himself as the ultimate patriot. Any criticism of him or his policies is deemed unpatriotic, but it shouldn’t be that way. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues patriotism doesn’t mean unceasing support for everything a country does.
St. Thomas alumni: Administration must ‘dismantle’ racism on campus
The past 20 years of St. Thomas alumni are being represented in a letter to administration outlining demands relating to the Action Plan to Combat Racism. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the story.
OPINION: Tackling diversity at an early age
Here at St. Thomas, acts of racism have been all too common in the last two years. Columnist Grace Hallen argues diversity training should start with children, not when a person is grown up and established in their beliefs.
After racial profiling incident on St. Thomas shuttle, Dougherty Family College students take action
Two St. Thomas students in hijabs were singled out and asked for their student IDs before entering a campus shuttle on Wednesday, prompting a response from the Dougherty Family College dean and the suspension of the driver.
Racist incident sparks special office hours with university president, VP of inclusive excellence
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan and Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Kha Yang will hold extra office hours in response to last week’s racist incident in Ireland Hall.
OPINION: Racism at St. Thomas requires action from administration and students
In fewer than 11 months, two racist incidents occurred in St. Thomas residence halls, a number that is two too many. Columnists Maddie Peters and Kayla Mayer argue that it is time for students to take action.
News in :90 – Sept. 13, 2019
Students, faculty and staff gathered last night for a Be-In in Koch Commons, the crowd from the Be-In moved to a peaceful protest in front of Ireland hall, and the College of Arts and Sciences held a Teach In/Speak Out event following a racist incident in Ireland Hall. Director Samantha HoangLong has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas community gathers to reclaim Ireland Hall, protest racial slur incident
More than 200 students, faculty and staff gathered in Koch Commons Thursday night for a “BE-In” event to reclaim the space of Ireland Hall after a racial slur was found in one of its bathrooms. The event was followed by a peaceful protest in front of the men’s dormitory.
St. Thomas community responds to another incident, rejects racism
The campus gathered Thursday afternoon to declare St. Thomas as an anti-racist community, following the discovery Wednesday night of a racial slur in Ireland Hall.