Grier and Adkins talk diversity and Greek life at student body president debate

Staff writer Celia McCrae live-tweeted the Greek Council Student Body President debate between candidates Maurice Grier and Elizabeth Adkins in Bingham Hall. 

Elizabeth Adkins opens by talking about her experiences in ZTA and being a part of the Greek Community

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"Oftentimes groups that are diversity focused don't get the funding that they need" - Adkins hopes to increase funding

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Grier highlights his involvement in BLM and making UNC a safe haven despite the national climate

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"Greek sororities and fraternities definitely need more autonomy" - Grier

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Adkins says, besides providing funding, student government should partner with NPHC to address issues

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Adkins says that her diverse experiences working with different Greek groups and boards gives her a unique representative perspective

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Grier says he has the ability to build a bridge between Greek life and the "common student"

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Both candidates say they hope to promote inclusion and diversity and have unique perspectives as minority students themselves

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Adkins highlights Opere's introduction of the Greek Talks to increase conversations about inclusivity

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Grier says he has observed the difficulty of minority men to feel included and welcome in Greek life

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Grier says there is a difference between the high levels of inclusion UNC values and the actual steps taken to foster inclusion

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Adkins talks about her experience with Project Uplift, the difference she saw when she actually got to campus - "We have a long way to go"

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I think what this campus needs is someone to push us out of our comfort zones" - Grier

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Adkins says being a part of the Greek community, at first, held her back from running from SBP b/c of the stigmas associated with Greek life

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The debate has concluded and endorsements will be announced in the near future

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The debate has concluded and endorsements will be announced in the near future

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