Rally Against Racism: Wed Jan 16th, 3:15pm Stauffer Library
On November 14 a Queen’s faculty member was physically intimidated and verbally abused with racial taunts by a group of students on campus. This event has sparked widespread condemnation.
Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident at Queen’s, and faculty members need to play a critical role in addressing systemic racism at the university. Although real change will only come about with sustained efforts on a broad front – from hiring practices to curriculum development – there is a role for public demonstration of opposition and solidarity.
On Wednesday January 16 Queen’s faculty are being asked to gather in front of Stauffer Library at 3:15pm for a brief rally to demonstrate our opposition to racism and to make it clear that we will not tolerate racist behaviour from students, from staff, from the university administration or from amongst ourselves.
Please take 15 minutes on January 16 to show your support.
Queen’s staff and students are also encouraged to attend.
Posted on Jan 7