Diversity and Multicultural Affairs -

Students say they feel unsafe on campus, taking to using #NotSafeUNC on Twitter

By Hannah Smoot | April 19

After David Horowitz’s controversial visit to campus, many students took to Twitter to share their experiences feeling unsafe on campus, using the hashtag ...

During "Sharing Our Experiences," Anan Zhou, co-chair of Project Dinah; Kaori Sueyoshi, founder of SURGE; and Wilson Hood, managing editor of The Siren, shared their thoughts on topics ranging from reproductive justice to gender neutral housing.

William Jardell sees UNC as model for activism

By Sarah Kaylan Butler | April 15

While some students feel that UNC’s LGBT community faces opposition on its own campus, William Jardell wants them to know how progressive their campus ...

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, the Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, speaks as the keynote speaker for the eleventh annual African American History Month lecture.

Data skews black history, expert says at African-American History Month lecture

By Mona Bazzaz | April 8

History repeats itself is how the saying goes.

UNC recruits for diversity on Decision Day

By Sarah Kaylan Butler | April 8

“My goal is to make us the Morehouse College of (predominately white institutions),” he said. “They’re known for producing very high quality graduates, ...

UNC junior Matthew Fenner says he was beaten and choked by members of his church in January 2013 after they found out he was gay. The trial for the case will reconvene this week in Rutherford County.

UNC junior says members of his church attacked him for being gay

By Mary Helen Moore | April 2

Two years ago, Matthew Fenner was beaten and choked by members of his own church. Three months ago, his mother and brother testified against him when ...

(From left to right) Asia Gandy, and Joia Freeman share their experiences with the attendees of the Token Black Girl Event Wednesday afternoon.

Black women address challenges at UNC

By Luman Ouyang | April 2

Many UNC students of color consistently face the question of grouping themselves with people of their own race or merging into the majority culture of ...

The Asian Student Association partnered with Radical Asians to host a discussion on identity and race. Dr. Jennifer Ho, a professor of English and Comparative Literature and Stevie Larsen, a graduate student led the discussion. Jasmin Huang, a senior clinical laboratory science major and the president of the Asian Students Association explained that "this is technically our first event and we're co-sponsoring holi moli and the fusion festival next month. These events are meant to unite the community of Asian American issues and bring them to light."

Students explore Asian-American identities

By Brielle Kronstedt | March 31

At least 30 Asian-American students at UNC say they feel as though the University uses them as props.

Lady Jane Scandal stands by Chapel Hill Underground bar before performing.

UNC’s 13th annual Unity Conference hosts drag show

By Erin Wygant | March 30

Junior Alex Ponikvar shed his economics major persona Friday night and strutted across the stage in stilettos and a platinum wig as drag queen Diana Thurst. ...

NC State’s Greek system under review

By Eric Surber | March 27

An offensive book connected to an N.C. State University fraternity — the school’s third Greek-related offense of the spring semester — has caused ...

‘Illuminating’ event looks at black divide

By Olivia Bane | March 19

Students from the Black Student Movement and Organization for African Students’ Interests and Solidarity came together Wednesday night to address an ...

Summer reading book "Just Mercy" faces race, justice

By Emily Lowe | March 6

This summer, future Tar Heels in the incoming class of 2019 and transfer students will dive into injustice in the legal system through this year’s summer ...

Islamophobia talk kicks off Muslim students’ lecture series

By Sofia Edelman | March 5

To graduate student Michael Muhammad Knight, prejudice against Islam is a relatively modern phenomenon— one that evolved from other types of prejudice. ...

Cipryana Mack, a sophomore EXSS major, leads a discussion following a screening of the film "Dear White People" hosted by the UNC Black Student Movement at Ram Village on Friday.

Black Student Movement hosts viewing of "Dear White People"

By Adam Sheinhaus | February 23

With the lack of diversity in the Oscar’s nominations this year, UNC’s Black Student Movement’s event Friday hit a relevant note for its attendees. ...

Charlie Scott, Roy Williams and others remember Dean Smith for his humanitarian efforts off the court

By Aaron Dodson | February 9

These are the memories that especially stand out — yet they don’t involve comeback victories, his trademark four-corner offense or runs to a national ...

Q&A with junior Taylor McCain, granddaughter of Greensboro Four participant

By Sarah Kaylan Butler | February 5

In 1960, the Franklin McCain, one of the Greensboro Four, saw an issue with racial segregation and did something about it by hosting a sit-in in an all-white ...

Jose, an undocumented student, has overcome many challenges to attend UNC this year.

Undocumented students face burdens when paying for school

By Caroline Leland | February 5

So far, Jose has defied the odds.

Civil rights center unapologetic about its advocacy efforts across the state

By Caroline Lamb | February 2

For Allen Buansi, it happened when UNC’s Center for Civil Rights presented to his class at East Chapel Hill High School.

Activists continue the fight to rename Saunders Hall

By Stephanie Lamm | February 2

Students of color are joining together on campus to support each other in ways they feel the University is unable.

A group of on lookers pay their respects to those who have been persecuted because of their gender on Transgender Remembrance day, Wednesday afternoon in the Pit.

Transgender Day of Remembrance honors 81 killed this year

By Sofia Edelman | November 21

The UNC LGBTQ Center did not let the issue of gender-prejudiced violence go unnoticed or unaddressed on the international Transgender Day of Remembrance ...

Emilio Vicente, senior public policy major from Siler City, leads a discussion on financial aid and other student issues at a meeting for the North Carolina Student Power Union at Campus Y on Wednesday night based around the UNC Board of Governors.

Students teach and learn about BOG representation

By Sarah Brown | November 13

A poster at the front of the room stated the facts: 91 percent white, 5.9 percent black, 3.1 percent Asian, 0 percent Hispanic, 80 percent men, 20 percent ...