Tag: racism
Lecture highlights worldwide issues
Placido Gomez, associate dean of academic affairs, highlighted ongoing problems in the world and the lack of time to think about solutions in a lecture titled “We Don’t Have Time to Rub Elbows and Sip Tea” at noon Tuesday in the Quay Davis Boardroom.
There is no room for bias in war reporting
The media has no place for bias or harmful language, but the Ukraine-Russian war has highlighted instances of just that, with racist comments made by news reporters.
Claudette Colvin is unsung hero for civil rights movement
Claudette Colvin, an activist and pioneer in the civil rights movement, refused to give up her seat months before Rosa Parks refused hers. She was 15 at the time.
Racial slurs reported in Citrus dorm
A racial slur against the Black community was found written on doors and whiteboards in the University of La Verne’s Citrus Residence Hall, President Devorah Lieberman told the community in a late Thursday email.
Author describes the challenges of being an Indian writer
Mira Jacob, novelist and author of “Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations,” spoke about generational divides and race on Wednesday at the One Book, One University lecture over Zoom.
Interfaith strategies considered in addressing racism and injustice
The University of La Verne’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life hosted a “Strategies for Healing” panel to explore questions regarding interfaith strategies and how they can be used to fight against racial injustice on Monday via Zoom.