Graphic by Kylie Myers Yik Yak. Racist comments. A sit-in protest. The Columbus statue. Mizzou protests. On Nov. 13, 2015, 100 Pepperdine community members dressed in black and participated for nearly three hours in the first Waves Against Ignorance demonstration. One year later, the demonstration continues to spark the discussion around the topics of diversity and … [Read more...] about Revisit 2015’s Sit-in Demonstration: One Year Later
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Understand the Privilege of Voting for Trump
Graphic by Darylynn HortonVoting for Donald Trump is a privilege I, unfortunately, do not have as a Black person here in the United States. I don’t have the privilege to be blind to the social injustices taking place in the world because I encounter them every time I walk out the door. As an ethnic minority, I am afraid for the results of this election. I am afraid of … [Read more...] about Understand the Privilege of Voting for Trump
The Movement Continues
Graphic by Nate BartonOver the past few months, members of BSA and SGA have been working tirelessly to ensure the conversation concerning race relations on campus does not end. Promoting cultural competency, diversity and inclusion on Pepperdine’s campus are complex issues, but we are still making remarkable strides. To keep this conversation about diversity going, … [Read more...] about The Movement Continues
BSA’s New Column Amplifies Their Voice
Image Courtesy of BSAAs Pepperdine moves toward more diversity, inclusion and cultural competence, the Black Student Association (BSA) is here and thrilled to begin its a monthly column in the Graphic. We hope to use this space as an avenue to share our perspective on topics that are of importance to us, especially topics that impact our lives as students at Pepperdine.BSA is … [Read more...] about BSA’s New Column Amplifies Their Voice
A Historical Analysis of Racial Tensions Within the Pepperdine Community
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Special Collections and by Berkley Mason Editor's Note: This article was originally published in a special section on race in the Graphic. “Where are you going now?” Chief Security Guard at George Pepperdine College William Charles Lane said to the group of Black high school students walking the old college campus on the night of … [Read more...] about A Historical Analysis of Racial Tensions Within the Pepperdine Community
