Xavier discusses white identity

By: Micah Price ~Staff Writer~ What is white privilege? Where does it come from? Why is it necessary to talk about? These questions were explored by Xavier students and faculty on Jan. 31 during the Center for Diversity and Inclusion’s I.D. Series event, “Becoming White: A Critically Important Conversation.” The event’s panel consisted of Dr. Molly Keehn and Dr. Ben Neale. They are professionals in the fields of social justice education and statistical genetics, respectively, who explored their identities as white people and what the phrase “white privilege” means in the context of today’s society. Neale spoke about growing up, … Continue reading Xavier discusses white identity

Black Lives Matter vocalizes activism: Khan, Garza evoke racial discourse

By: Raymond Humienny ~Campus News Editor~ The #BlackLivesMatter cocreators Janaya Khan and Alicia Garza spoke to a roomful of spectators in a Cintas Center banquet room about social justice and activism in the Black community. Each speaker shared an experience they had prior to the hashtag movement and addressed topics that outlined how today’s generation could continue propagating a call for social change through #BlackLivesMatter. The Newswire sat down with Garza and Khan prior to the event and discussed the media’s effect on the movement’s perception, as well as the many intricacies of #BlackLivesMatter that fuel its progress. “There’s kind … Continue reading Black Lives Matter vocalizes activism: Khan, Garza evoke racial discourse