Symposium creates conversation on issues affecting the Latinx community

By Shauneen Miranda Students voiced their opinions on the struggles facing the Latinx community at No Me Digas, a symposium hosted by the Latinx Student Union on Sept. 25. “Be as blunt as you want,” Jesus Herrera, Latinx Student Union vice president, said at the beginning of the symposium.  Although No Me Digas brought a rather small crowd, a majority of the audience participated in … Continue reading Symposium creates conversation on issues affecting the Latinx community

“What If It Were You” examines crucial need for criminal justice reform

by Chloe Goldberg The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world. But the impact of this prison system, most notably on families of color, is much less vivid. “What If It Were You: Race, Class, and a Flawed Criminal Justice System,” a panel discussion organized by the African American Studies Department, explored this impact and how to reform criminal justice … Continue reading “What If It Were You” examines crucial need for criminal justice reform