Column: Being multiracial doesn't mean you have to 'choose'
I’ve been told that being multiracial means experiencing the best of both worlds.
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I’ve been told that being multiracial means experiencing the best of both worlds.
The N.C. Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice released its 2023 Year-End Report, which summarized its work in the criminal justice realm throughout the year, on Jan. 23.
The prospective class of 2028 is the first group of students to apply for UNC after the U.S. Supreme Court June decision that ruled race-conscious university admissions programs unlawful.
I like to think I got very lucky with the town I grew up in. Sure, I experienced my fair share of microaggressions. But, because my high school had 68 percent minority enrollment, I never necessarily felt alone, as I was constantly surrounded by people that looked like me.
At a press conference about five hours after the shooting on the University’s campus, UNC Police Chief Brian James confirmed his forces had initially detained the wrong person.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate program — a mentorship opportunity that aims to improve the academic achievement of students of color — has returned to its previous strength following limitations during the COVID-19 pandemic and an administrative shift in priorities, according to a recent CHCCS press release.
The stereotype that “Asians love to study” remains a pervasive trope, with roots connecting it to a "study culture" that emphasizes collectivism and routine. While this study culture has tangible benefits for those who practice it, the stereotype that accompanies it is harmful.
Content Warning: This article contains mention of racially-motivated violence.
The University Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward — a group formally charged by Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to provide recommendations on the potential renaming of campus buildings — delivered a report to the chancellor over five months ago. Although the University has recently renamed four campus buildings, the Commission's recommendations for the renaming of 10 additional buildings remain unmet.
Editor’s Note: This article contains mentions of police brutality.
What is the construct of race? How was it invented? How does someone fit into it? And how is this concept challenged as a multiracial person?
Public universities can no longer consider race in admissions, a practice known as affirmative action, following a 6-3 decision released by the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday morning.
The moment when you are able to see a character, public figure or celebrity on your television screen and say, “Wow, they’re just like me!” is exciting.
Concerns over problematic building namesakes are not new. The University has simply failed to take these concerns seriously, resulting in an inaction that spits in the face of students and activists that have vehemently fought for a more inclusive campus.
Content warning: This article contains mention of racially-motivated violence.
The University Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward welcomed Danielle Hiraldo, the director of the American Indian Center, as its newest member at its Monday meeting.
UNC-Chapel Hill is home to a diverse student body of over 30,000 students, which is reflected in its lively campus. From the Soul Rebels welcoming students to campus with Southern sounds and style to students dancing in the pit to Latin pop to students dressing up in traditional clothes for fashion shows at the Student Union, it is clear that UNC is a sanctuary for students to showcase, share and take pride in their culture and identity.
Two out of the seven seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court are up for election this November.
Over the summer, the Chancellor's Committee to Review History Commission Resolution met four times to discuss the progress of its report on removing 10 campus building names with white supremacist ties.
In its meeting on Monday, the University Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward discussed the upcoming Universities Studying Slavery consortium that UNC will be hosting in spring 2023.