racism
  • 6 years 2 months ago

ASUS Faculty Board Meeting discusses campus racism

On Nov. 25, the Arts and Science Faculty Board modified their regular business to pass a two-part motion in response to the week’s events on campus, and issues raised around race and racism.Continue...
  • 6 years 2 months ago

Queen’s student called racial slur downtown

Two weeks ago, an incident of hate speech occurring on Princess Street and towards a Queen’s student was reported to Kingston Police.Continue...
  • 6 years 2 months ago

Nazi graffiti found in student housing district

On Thursday Nov. 17, graffiti depicting Nazi symbolism was found on a fence in a backyard near Earl and Victoria Street.

According to Kingston Police Media Relations Officer Steve Koopman...Continue...

Vandalism on the JDUC discovered Wednesday morning that reads "make racists afraid again!".
  • 6 years 2 months ago

Issues on race and cultural appropriation at Queen’s attracts national attention

Early this week, photos from a ‘Beerfest’ party, held last Saturday at a house in the University District appeared on Facebook, subsequently gaining national attention.Continue...
  • 6 years 3 months ago

It may not be thought-provoking, but it works

Leaving offensive costumes at the door protects other students, but not explaining why may be a missed opportunity.Continue...
  • 6 years 6 months ago

Complex cultures need complex curriculums

When students of colour open their textbooks to read about Canadian history and culture, they shouldn’t have to look to just one chapter to see themselves, if they’re reflected at all.Continue...
  • 6 years 10 months ago

A Decade of Editorials

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  • 6 years 11 months ago

Diversity doesn’t belong on the backburner

Time and time again, Queen’s whiteness has been acknowledged by the University, by its students and its faculty. But we must ask — why hasn’t it changed?Continue...
  • 6 years 11 months ago

Edmonton student unfairly punished

Exposing racism shouldn’t lead to punishment.Continue...
Doblej argues that more must be done for Queen’s to provide a truly inclusive environment for all students.
  • 7 years 2 months ago

Make room for students of colour

As Kofi Annan said, “Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name.” But what happens when this isn’t the case for people of colour? What happens when the endeavour for a higher education is “whitewashed” and surrounded by a culture of whiteness?Continue...

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