Parents, students, teachers and leaders of the school district gathered Saturday afternoon to share their experiences and grievances regarding racial disparities in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system.
A group of students from diverse backgrounds gathered at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens on Saturday afternoon to read a poem they collaborated on.
The breakdown of UNC’s incoming class doesn’t vary much year to year. The percentage of out-of-state students always hovers at around 18 percent—where it has been capped for more than three decades.
Salem College students staged a week-long sit-in, which ended April 18, to call for greater diversity, better conditions on campus and decreased transphobia.
Twelve new members will be introduced in the UNC-system Board of Governors in July — the majority of whom are white and Republican.
Though UNC ranks among the highest of its peer institutions in terms of diversity, many still see room for improvement in the percentage of faculty of color, female faculty and LGBTQ faculty.
Hemali Oza, a junior environmental science and engineering student and captain of the Ek Taal dance team, has been dancing since seventh grade and was eager to find a club at UNC where she can continue her passion.
For Chris Faison, the key to raising graduation and retention rates for male students of color lies in professional resources and listening to what the students themselves have to say.
Ephesus Elementary School in Chapel Hill will celebrate Black History Month in February by engaging students in an array of activities and projects.
Ayoub Ouederni is the president of the UNC Muslim Students Association. Staff Writer Preston Lennon spoke with him about what UNC MSA is doing in light of President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration.
For one UNC graduate student from Iran, President Donald Trump’s executive orders last week shifted more than international policy.
From decorating lanterns to decorating cookies, visitors at the Chapel Hill LIGHTUP Lantern Festival Saturday got a hands-on experience in celebrating the Chinese New Year.
The first Chapel Hill LightUp Festival will take place Jan. 28 to celebrate the Chinese New Year and cultural diversity throughout the community.
N.C. Sen. Jay Chaudhuri, D-Wake, became the first Indian-American elected to the state legislature — and spoke with staff writer Rebecca Ayers.
When Ivy Hardy was elected to Student Congress in 2013, she decided to join finance committee so the committee, which had about 20 members at the time, would have more than one woman on it.
In her keynote speech, award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien challenged the audience to draw upon Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and apply it to obstacles they face today.
During the week of Jan. 15, UNC will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with several events and activities.
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Strategic Planning met yesterday and discussed increased access, lowering the achievement gap and degree completion as part of a discussion of their five-year plan.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Winston Crisp asked students to question their differences and institutions of racism.
In the spring semester, UNC will offer a new diversity super course, called Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice.
The Daily Tar Heel is committed to covering the Covid-19 outbreak and its impacts on the UNC, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County communities. Our normal print distribution will be altered as the situation continues to evolve.
To make sure you stay informed with reliable accurate news from the DTH, sign up for our newsletters.
To support our independent student journalism throughout this challenging time, when we anticipate losing advertising revenues, you can make a tax deductible donation to the DTH.
To read our coverage, visit the 2020 Coronavis Outbreak page.
To pass along story tips, ask questions or to share your expertise with us, email us.
