Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

APIAutumn empowers Asian American community through month of events

By Ramishah Maruf | Oct. 24, 2017

Whether it be through movie screenings or food trivia, the month of events for the Asian and Pacific Islander American Autumn aims to empower and unify the APIA community at UNC. APIAutumn will feature 17 events from Oct. 23 to Nov. 18. With 18 different Asian-interest organizations collaborating, Asian Student Association president Jessie Huang said it’s the first time an event of this scale has happened on campus.

MSA helps ease the transition for Middle Eastern refugees

By Charlie McGee | Sep. 21, 2017

Living in a nation that has become entrenched in racial division, UNC Muslim Student Association Community Service Chair Rizk Alghorazi sees it as his responsibility to provide more than just an education to Middle Eastern refugees. He wants to provide them with a home.

Edwidge Danticat (left) and Joseph Jordan (right), Director of Stone Center,  talk to the audience at the 25th Annual Sonja Haynes Stone Memorial Lecture.

Haitian author Edwidge Danticat calls for togetherness

By Lorcan Farrell | Sep. 20, 2017

Weaving a story of refugees, her own immigration and the world that her daughters must live in today, Edwidge Danticat, an activist and storyteller, delivered a call for togetherness in the 25th Annual Sonja Haynes Stone Memorial Lecture.

Chapel Hill High School is a part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, one of the top-ranked school districts in the state.

Community discusses racial issues in the school system

By Doug Dubrowski | Sep. 17, 2017

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.

Floraffiti and youth collaborators receive awards for project

By Samantha Yi | Sep. 17, 2017

A group of students from diverse backgrounds gathered at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens on Saturday afternoon to read a poem they collaborated on.

A study of anonymized tax data linked to attendance records confirms that wealthier students are overrepresented at UNC. Almost one in four of UNC students born in 1991 came from families in the top 5 percent of incomes.

UNC: Rich in diversity or just plain rich?

By Brinley Lowe | Jun. 13, 2017

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 stages week-long sit-in for diversity

By Bailey Aldridge | Apr. 24, 2017

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.

Legislature elects 12 new members to UNC-system Board of Governors

By Carina McDermed | Apr. 12, 2017

Twelve new members will be introduced in the UNC-system Board of Governors in July — the majority of whom are white and Republican.

OJ McGhee is the Instructional Media Services Manager in the Gillings School of Public Health.

'We still have more to do': UNC minority faculty tops peer group at 11 percent

By Cain Twyman | Apr. 9, 2017

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.

Ek Taal, a Bharthanatyum dance group, performs at Journey into Asia last spring.

'A family instead of just a dance team': Ek Taal prepares for next year

By Kamilla Rekvényi | Mar. 2, 2017

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.

Black male enrollment at UNC hasn’t risen above 125 in a new class since 2009

By Colleen Moir | Feb. 27, 2017

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 kicks off Black History Month celebrations

By Lauren Talley | Feb. 1, 2017

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, president of the Muslim Students' Association, expressed concern regarding President Trump's recent executive order banning immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries.

Q&A with UNC Muslim Students Association's Ayoub Ouederni

By Preston Lennon | Feb. 1, 2017

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.

More than 1,000 gather at RDU to protest 'Muslim ban' executive order

By Ana Irizarry and Corey Risinger | Jan. 30, 2017

For one UNC graduate student from Iran, President Donald Trump’s executive orders last week shifted more than international policy.

Chapel Hill Town Mayor, Pam Hemminger, celebrates the Chinese New Year at Univeristy Place with Lantern Festival participants.

Chapel Hill Lantern Festival brings about 10,000 people out for Chinese New Year

By Molly Horak | Jan. 30, 2017

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.

Festival lights up town for Chinese New Year later this month

By Lauren Talley | Jan. 24, 2017

The first Chapel Hill LightUp Festival will take place Jan. 28 to celebrate the Chinese New Year and cultural diversity throughout the community.

Jay Chaudhuri for NC Senate campaign photo

Q&A with Jay Chaudhuri, the first Indian-American state legislator in N.C.

By Rebecca Ayers | Jan. 20, 2017

N.C. Sen. Jay Chaudhuri, D-Wake, became the first Indian-American elected to the state legislature — and spoke with staff writer Rebecca Ayers.

Wilson Sink (left) and John Taylor participate in the Student Body President debate hosted by Student Congress Tuesday evening. Bradley Opere was present, however could not participate.

Student Congress, finance committee struggle with gender diversity among members

By Brinley Lowe | Jan. 19, 2017

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.

Soledad O'Brien honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with celebration speech

By Dhvani Bhatia | Jan. 18, 2017

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.

Q&A with MLK Keynote student coordinator Jay Peterkin

By Anish Bhatia | Jan. 13, 2017

During the week of Jan. 15, UNC will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with several events and activities.

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Diversity And Multicultural Affairs

APIAutumn empowers Asian American community through month of events

MSA helps ease the transition for Middle Eastern refugees

Haitian author Edwidge Danticat calls for togetherness

Community discusses racial issues in the school system

Floraffiti and youth collaborators receive awards for project

UNC: Rich in diversity or just plain rich?

Salem College stages week-long sit-in for diversity

Legislature elects 12 new members to UNC-system Board of Governors

'We still have more to do': UNC minority faculty tops peer group at 11 percent

'A family instead of just a dance team': Ek Taal prepares for next year

Black male enrollment at UNC hasn’t risen above 125 in a new class since 2009

Ephesus Elementary kicks off Black History Month celebrations

Q&A with UNC Muslim Students Association's Ayoub Ouederni

More than 1,000 gather at RDU to protest 'Muslim ban' executive order

Chapel Hill Lantern Festival brings about 10,000 people out for Chinese New Year

Festival lights up town for Chinese New Year later this month

Q&A with Jay Chaudhuri, the first Indian-American state legislator in N.C.

Student Congress, finance committee struggle with gender diversity among members

Soledad O'Brien honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with celebration speech

Q&A with MLK Keynote student coordinator Jay Peterkin