Art by Madeline Duvall As the Pepperdine community remains uncertain regarding plans for the spring semester, students also question the University's commitments to promoting diversity and equality. While Pepperdine has committed to fostering a unified and diverse environment, more action must be taken to ensure students are heard in a predominately white university. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Take Further Action to Promote Diversity
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Gash Announces Presidential Action Steps For Diversity and Inclusion at Pepp
In an Oct. 28 email, President Jim Gash shared the Presidential Action Advisory Team's recommendations for action to promote diversity and inclusion at Pepperdine. Gash referenced the recent distress from the Pepperdine community regarding School of Public Policy Dean Pete Peterson's Oct. 12 email and petition and the hurt its racist undertones caused to students, faculty, … [Read more...] about Gash Announces Presidential Action Steps For Diversity and Inclusion at Pepp
The Road to Inclusion: Pepperdine Looks to Diversify Faculty
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Editor's Note: In referencing the sources' races, Roshawnda Derrick prefers to be referred to as Black. David Holmes did not respond for comment but referred to himself as African American during the interview. This year, Pepperdine University announced its recommitment to racial equality and increased diversity on campus, including the goal … [Read more...] about The Road to Inclusion: Pepperdine Looks to Diversify Faculty
Uncovering the Real Story Behind Being Black at Pepp, One Post at a Time
Art by Leah Bae Garnering over 2,500 followers in just 5 weeks, the Instagram account @BlackAtPepperdine serves to document community stories of anti-Blackness and racism within Pepperdine's campus. On May 25, a few weeks before @BlackAtPepperdine was created, a 46-year-old Black man named George Floyd died during an arrest after allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 bill … [Read more...] about Uncovering the Real Story Behind Being Black at Pepp, One Post at a Time
Staff Editorial: The Graphic Commits to Amplifying Black Student Voices
Art by Madeline Duvall Editors' Note: Staff editorials are an opportunity for the Graphic to provide a united front on a topic that affects the Pepperdine community. Although these pieces are typically written anonymously by several staff members, this one is a collaborative effort between five of the nine senior leaders. It still, however, represents the opinions and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Commits to Amplifying Black Student Voices
