SMU AAPASA Denounces FBI’s Racial Targeting of Asian Academics
SMU Professors say recent federal anti-Chinese espionage initiatives unfairly target Asian professors for little more than their ethnicity.
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AAPI Community Speaks Out Against Attacks, Discrimination
After the recent hate crimes, attacks and discrimination AAPIs have been facing, SMU Dedman held a webinar as a call for action to stop Asian hate and to increase understanding about the roots of racism and xenophobia.
Students Experience Anti-Asian Racism During Pandemic
COVID-19 Brings an Increase of Anti-Asian Racism, Discrimination to America
As The Nation Reevaluates Policing, SMU is No Exception
The shock of George Floyd’s murder reverberated across the nation, unearthing long-ignored conversations about race and law enforcement. SMU was no exception.
OPINION: Why SMU is not Exempt from the Black Lives Matter Movement
By: Tyne Dickson Every word I share in this piece is important. Not because of my merit, but because the perspective of a Black student is rarely spoken outside the … Read More
OPINION: Why It Matters that President Turner Says “Black Lives Matter”
Racism at SMU has long been ignored or minimized by the administration. Read why President Turner’s most recent statement may be a turning point.
Watch: The Daily Update – Thursday, February 21, 2019
Caroline Hogan gives the latest on a controversial issue surfacing on the Hilltop.
The History of Hangings and Lynchings in Dallas County
344 lynchings of African-Americans occurred in Texas between the years of 1877-1950, with Anderson county ranking 13th, with 22 victims, on the top 25 list of counties with the most lynching victims.
Football player reportedly receives Instagram message filled with racist slurs
Junior receiver Kevin Thomas posted a photo from a direct message he reportedly received filled with racist slurs.
SMU student leaders host town meeting, discuss incidents of hateful behavior on campus
The SMU Association of Black Students (ABS) hosted a meeting in Hughes-Trigg Student Center Forum at 8 p.m. on Nov. 16 to discuss recent incidents of hateful behavior on campus, problems festering in the community in order to propose solutions to incite positive change.