By DaLyah Jones News Reporter Texas State University students joined in a silent protest on Wednesday in response to the recent shooting of an unarmed African American man in San Diego, California on Tuesday. Students staged a "die-in," which involved sitting on the stairs in front of the Stallions Statue with their mouths taped and fists held high for about two hours. Russell Boyd II, a co-planner of the event, […]
By Jourdan Bazley Blog Content Contributor Collin Kaepernick created a social stir when he took a seat during the national anthem at the 49ers game on August 29. Many opposed Kaepernick’s decision to sit down during the National Anthem, deeming it “disrespectful” and “anti-American.” The massive attention that this protest has gained comes from all kinds of people: old, young, white and black. With such an overload of reactions, I am […]
By Jacquelyn Carter News Reporter “We are here for equality, saying black lives matter doesn’t take away from anyone else,” was the sentiment expressed at last night’s #BlackLivesMatter San Marcos march. A diverse crowd of over a hundred Texas State students and community members attended the event. The march began at Greater Bethel Baptist Church and ended at the Historic County Courthouse where Texas State faculty, a former civil rights activist, Texas […]
By Asia Daggs Blog Content Contributor Opal Tometi created a slogan that would carry a powerful message and unite all black people into one; Black Lives Matter is an organization that is working towards creating a difference in how African Americans are seen and treated in our country. Earlier this week, our Student Affairs and Student Diversity and Inclusion departments here at Texas State hosted Tometi to come and speak […]
Jacquelyn Carter Senior News Reporter This afternoon Texas State University's office of Student Involvement and Student Diversity and Inclusion will host Opal Tometi as the Spring 2016 Social Justice Speaker Series. Tometi, along with Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors, introduced the world to the twitter hashtag #BlackLivesMatter and quickly became recognized as a New Civil Rights Leader for the 21st Century. Tometi will deliver a keynote speech addressing her work […]
Trevor Frank News Reporter Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement filled the room at Thursday night's panel in Austin. The People’s Task Force of Austin co-sponsored the discussion which focused on combating racism as well as showing solidarity and support for those who have lost their lives at the hands of police. LaKiza Fowler was among the first to speak on behalf of her brother, Larry Jackson, who was […]
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