Representations of Black Students on Campus

Time	Wednesday, October 13 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location	Meet at the Flagpoles
Hosted By	Dispersal of Knowledge
More Info	Recently, a photo taken during a protest on campus of a black, female student has become a serious issue. On October 7th, there was a protest on campus where a black student performed a spoken word poem and a photo was taken of her by a fellow student who is frequently published in the New U. The photo was presented with a caption stating: "Something about nappy hair and booty". This incident presents an opportunity for a public dialogue about representations of black women and the consequences of such portrayals in social space. We invite you to join us in this discussion, which aims to take what could be treated as a local, minor issue and show that it is a situation that reflects a systemic problem.