Students ask administrators to act on systemic racism
Halfway through moderator Clarence Page’s first sentence at Thursday’s Town Hall on race and inclusion, a chant broke out.
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Session tackles intricacies of Islamophobia with professor Juliane Hammer
Professor Juliane Hammer wants students to know that Islamophobia is not a disease.
Sophomore Joseph Locklear is UNC’s first American Indian Udall Scholar
When sophomore Joseph Locklear was named the 15th UNC student to earn the Udall Scholarship, it meant far more to him because of his family heritage.
Students say they feel unsafe on campus, taking to using #NotSafeUNC on Twitter
After David Horowitz’s controversial visit to campus, many students took to Twitter to share their experiences feeling unsafe on campus, using the hashtag #NotSafeUNC.
William Jardell sees UNC as model for activism
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 is.
Data skews black history, expert says at African-American History Month lecture
History repeats itself is how the saying goes.
UNC recruits for diversity on Decision Day
“My goal is to make us the Morehouse College of (predominately white institutions),” he said. “They’re known for producing very high quality graduates, who go into fortune 500 companies ... We’ve had that for some time now, we’ve had a good percentage of our black males go on to do really great things — beyond Michael Jordan or a Harrison Barnes. We have Michael Jordans’ and Harrison Barrnes’ in medicine and in law.”
UNC junior says members of his church attacked him for being gay
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 his attackers were indicted on charges of kidnapping and assault.
Black women address challenges at UNC
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 white students.
Students explore Asian-American identities
At least 30 Asian-American students at UNC say they feel as though the University uses them as props.
UNC’s 13th annual Unity Conference hosts drag show
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
An offensive book connected to an N.C. State University fraternity — the school’s third Greek-related offense of the spring semester — has caused the closing of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and sparked a comprehensive investigation of the school’s Greek system.
‘Illuminating’ event looks at black divide
Students from the Black Student Movement and Organization for African Students’ Interests and Solidarity came together Wednesday night to address an issue not often discussed on a national level.
Summer reading book "Just Mercy" faces race, justice
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 reading, “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson.
Islamophobia talk kicks off Muslim students’ lecture series
To graduate student Michael Muhammad Knight, prejudice against Islam is a relatively modern phenomenon— one that evolved from other types of prejudice.
Black Student Movement hosts viewing of "Dear White People"
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
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 title.
Q&A with junior Taylor McCain, granddaughter of Greensboro Four participant
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 diner. More than half a century later, his granddaughter, UNC junior Taylor McCain, is taking his lead to pursue racial equality by working with Communiversity, a community-building youth program sponsored by the Sonya Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History.
Undocumented students face burdens when paying for school
So far, Jose has defied the odds.
Civil rights center unapologetic about its advocacy efforts across the state
For Allen Buansi, it happened when UNC’s Center for Civil Rights presented to his class at East Chapel Hill High School.
