The Color of Fear: A conversation on racism
Ellie Sherry — Reporter As a university that strives for social justice, Southern has multiple events throughout the semester to talk about difficult topics. At the event “The Color of Fear” the
Professors host film screening and discuss the “n” word
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter As the country still talks of the events in Ferguson, MO., America is reminded that race remains to be an issue for discussion. In the case
Students gather for peaceful protest following jury’s decision in Ferguson
Dylan Haviland – General Assignment Reporter NEW HAVEN- The monotonous silence of a Monday night was broken this week. A crowd of student voices chanted, starting as an echo before becoming so
White Privilege Response: a real matter not “figment of imagination”
Jene Thomas – News Editor Race is such a controversial talking point because everyone is going to have a different perspective on it. While some claim racism is over and done with, others will
#CrimingWhileWhite trending on Twitter: Students’ reactions
Anisa Jibrell – General Assignment Reporter On Dec. 4, a Staten Island grand jury reached a decision to not indict New York City police officer, Daniel Pantaleo for putting Eric Garner in
Professor leads discussion about his book ‘Fear and What Follows’ and his racist past
Xavier Lassiter – Arts and Entertainment Editor He looked out into the crowded Lyman Center Theater—his smiley, cheerful demeanor changed. “I’m not going to say it tonight,” he said. “I’ve gotten to
Students weigh in on racial profiling issue in Connecticut
Tyler Korponai – Special to The Southern News For some time, racial profiling has been a pervasive issue that has really come to the front of conversation when speaking about civil liberties.