Not Again at Syracuse University Explained
Wenei Philimon who has investigated the fallout of racist incidents at UNR investigates what’s going on at Syracuse.
Trending on Twitter for a Reason
#NOTAGAINSU has been trending on Twitter over the last couple of weeks due to students protesting against their administration.
After giving students immunity from suspension during the long sit-in in November, 30 students were recently issued suspension letters for protesting in the administration building after closing hours.
The letters were later retracted after receiving media attention and many stating their stances against it. The #NOTAGAINSU mission statement is “a black student-led movement believes transparency from the administration is necessary. The safety of students — specifically the safety of underrepresented and underrepresented and underserved students-is paramount. #NOTAGAINSU stands in solidarity with all groups and communities that identify with and for the movement.”
After a series of racial incidents occurred at Syracuse University, students organized to demand changes in how their administration handles racial incidents on their campus. But, how did it all begin?
How it All Began
On Nov. 07, there was vandalism of racist slurs targeted at Black and Asian students in Day Hall at Syracuse University. On Nov. 13, there was a hate graffiti targeted towards the Asian community in the Physics Building. Nov. 14, there was a swastika drawn in the snow near the Walnut building and other vandalism targeted against Asian students in Day Hall. On Nov. 16, vandalism targeted towards the Asian community was on a graffiti in Haven Hall, a swastika was drawn in Haven Hall and racial slurs were yelled towards African Americans at Sadler Hall. Also four individuals from Alpha Chi Rho used the N-word while heckling African American women.
Students organized an initial sit-in at the university’s Barnes Center and about 50 students showed up. The organizers had 19 demands for their administrators. Syracuse’s Chancellor, Kent Syverud, agreed to 16 out of the 19 demands.
Listen to the podcast above to hear about recent developments, continued student anger and to learn more go to NotAgainSU.net.
