On Thursday, Nov. 12, in the wake of the events that took place at the University of Missouri and Yale University surrounding racial tensions, students of the College wore black clothing and stood in front of Carr Hall in solidarity with black students across the nation.
The event was organized by the Black Students Union (BSU). Afterward, participants were invited to discuss the events in the main lounge of the Anderson Freeman Resource Center (AFC), located in Carr Hall.
President of the College Laurie L. Patton and Vice President and Dean of the College Katy Smith Abbott addressed the issue in an email sent to students, staff and faculty.
“We share the BSU’s concern about racism on college campuses, and will continue the effort for inclusion and greater understanding at Middlebury,” they said.
“In order to move toward gaining this greater understanding among ourselves, it is essential for us to have conversations about the subject of racial prejudice and all of its dimensions’” they continued. “These are conversations for the sake of a better community. We stand in support of these students today and we are also committed to continuing this discussion at various events in the near future and as the academic year continues. We invite all members of the College community to join us at these future events.”
Later, Patton invited students, staff, and faculty to reflect on the issues and events at the weekly, all-community silent reflection time on Monday evening in Mead Chapel.
BSU Shows Support For Black Students
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