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8 posts tagged "Race relations"

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Who we have not seen in South Bend

Letter to the Editor | Thursday, October 1, 2020

“I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.” — Ralph Ellison, “Invisible Man” Recently Notre Dame students struck from class to learn about systemic racism in our community. Systemic racism in South Bend is hard to see. Here is a recent example. In this summer’s “Notre Dame Magazine,” there was a feature

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For the Oreos

Sydni Brooks | Tuesday, September 29, 2020

As I continue to grow into adulthood, I’ve reflected constantly on the journey of my identity. I was born and raised by incredible Black parents and loved by a proud, Black family, yet I attended a predominately white school (PWI) for 14 years before college. Though I love and appreciate every aspect of my childhood,

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Student government kicks off Race Relations Week

Natalie Weber | Friday, November 2, 2018

Notre Dame’s student government began its annual Race Relations Week on Thursday and is working with various groups across campus to host educational and cultural events through Tuesday. Junior Mita Ramani, student government’s director of diversity and inclusion, said in past years, Race Relations Week events often conflicted with other programming. “This year, we decided,

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Week emphasizes theme of accountability for campus issues

Selena Ponio | Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Student government and the Gender Relations Center (GRC) are partnering to host the “Cost of Silence” week. Formerly known as “Race Relations Week,” sophomore Kaleem Minor, student government director of diversity and inclusion, said the new title was meant to encompass more issues on campus. “We feel like something bigger on this campus is what

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Taking on MLK Jr. Day

Observer Editorial Board | Friday, January 23, 2015

Instead of worrying about whether we have Martin Luther King Jr. Day off each year, we should focus on how we can take the day on and follow King’s example. At a panel held this week to discuss black students’ experiences at Notre Dame over the past 70 years, alumnus Azikiwe Chandler expressed that knowing

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Theology professor examines racial justice

Haleigh Ehmsen | Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Dr. Christopher Pramuk, associate professor of theology at Xavier University, presented a lecture titled “Crossing the Color Line: A Catholic Perspective on Racial Justice and Responsibility” on Thursday evening. The lecture was sponsored the Center for Spirituality and held in Stapleton Lounge in Le Mans Hall. Pramuk addressed Sr. Madeleva Wolff, former president of Saint Mary’s, and

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Faculty host public Ferguson discussion

Matthew McKenna | Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Jason Ruiz, assistant professor of American Studies, and Dianne Pinderhughes, professor of political science and Africana Studies, hosted an open forum Monday on the recent events in Ferguson, Mo., to discuss the implications these events have on racial and societal issues. Ruiz said the forum’s timeliness supplemented discussions people should have in and out of the classroom.

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Poor structures lead to poor race relations

Bianca Almada | Wednesday, April 16, 2014

In light of recent events on campus that have led to discussions on race relations, at Notre Dame, as well as insights I have gained this semester in my anthropology class, I would like to visit this topic again from a slightly different vantage point. Although the University has made numerous efforts in recent years

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