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‘Racism and the Fallacy of a Few Bad Apples’
Danielle Smith is a professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. “We are witnesses of the monumental transition from the American narrative of individual racism, perpetrated…
Virtual Support Sessions to Provide Space for Processing Racism and Anti-Black Violence
Dear Students: Recent events have caused—and for our Black community members, resurfaced—feelings of pain, anger, sadness, frustration and exhaustion as we have witnessed more acts of police brutality and racial violence against Black individuals. As millions come together, nationally and…
Confronting Anti-Black Racism in Our Community
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…
Anti-Asian Racism is on the Rise: What Can be Done to Stop It?
Mary Szto, teaching professor in the College of Law, wrote a commentary for syracuse.com entitled “Businesses must act to stop COVID-19 anti-Asian racism.” In the article, Szto discusses the recent rise in racist incidents towards those apart of the Asian…
Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series Returns on Feb. 4 with ‘Atheism, Agnosticism and ‘Nothing in Particular’’
The University’s ongoing Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,” returns for spring 2020 on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The opening dialogue will include an in-depth discussion on atheism, humanism…
Bias Vandalism or Graffiti to Result in Immediate Suspension
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As we conclude the first month of the spring semester, it has become clear that a few individuals are intent on dividing our community and spreading fear through racist, anti-Semitic and bigoted vandalism and graffiti….
Crain’s NewsPro honors Newhouse’s Corey Takahashi as Outstanding Journalism Educator
Corey Takahashi, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism (MND) at the Newhouse School, was named an Outstanding Journalism Educator by Crain’s NewsPro. The recognition was published in the January 2020 issue. “When Corey Takahashi joined the department, we hoped that he…
Teach-In on Combatting Racism to Be Held Tuesday (Canceled)
[Update, Nov. 19, 2019: This event has been canceled.] On Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., “Knowledge is Power: a Teach-in on Combatting Racism” will be hosted in Maxwell Auditorium. All members of the Syracuse University community—students, faculty…
Social Realism Photographs Featured in Palitz Gallery Exhibition
The Louise and Bernard Palitz Gallery at Lubin House presents “In Actuality: Social Realism and Its Legacy from the Robert B. Menschel Collection,” on display through Oct. 17. Curated by Natalie McGrath G’19, this display celebrates the philanthropy and dedication…
The Stand Director Ashley Kang Keeps Local Journalism Alive with Community Newspaper
Ashley Kang ’04, G’11 has spent most of her career telling stories that often go untold. She is director of The Stand—a community newspaper written for and by Syracuse’s South Side residents and a project of the Newhouse School and…