The end of February consequently results in the end of Black History Month, a nationally recognized celebration that pays tribute to the contributions of generations of African Americans and black individuals despite the adversity they faced in American society. First celebrated as only a week-long endeavor in 1926, Black History Month reached its current duration…
Editorial: A reflection on Black History Month
We acknowledge that African Americans have been victims of systematic oppression.
Students participate in national BLM protests
Students have attended protests to demand justice for victims of police brutality.
University officials respond to discrimination allegations
University officials are responding to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
Editorial: Administrators urged to reflect on discrimination
The editors encourage administrative officials to examine allegations of discrimination.
Faculty allege discrimination by officials
Faculty and staff are accusing university officials of discrimination and retaliation.
New director of campus police operations appointed
Campus police has a new interim director of operations after the interim chief of police took a leave of absence.
Update: Interim police chief takes leave of absence
Interim Chief Mark LaHue is on an approved leave of absence according to Leslie Berger, senior director of university communications.
Interim police chief, CFO accused of discrimination
A campus police officer and a library employee have filed a discrimination claim and a Title IX report against OCU’s interim police chief and the chief financial officer.
Jewish Stars disappointed by recent racist vandalism
University officials and members of the Jewish Stars are speaking out against hate speech following racist acts of vandalism.
Editorial: Student participation encouraged in important Title IX alterations
Title IX protects people from gender-based discrimination in any educational program or activity that receives federal financial assistance.
Editorial: Avoid discriminating students by paying more attention
Minority students are being mistaken for each other because of their skin color. This is not okay.
SGA to vote on resolution addressing prejudice on campus
Some student senators want the Student Government Association to take a stance against prejudice.
Oklahoma City Council adds discrimination protection for sexual orientation
A measure passed today to extend employment discrimination protection to gay workers in the metro by a 7-2 vote.
UNC questions Christian student choir for discrimination
By Dakoda Smith, Copy Editor The Univ. of North Carolina will investigate Psalm 100, a Christian student choir, for potentially breaking the university’s non-discrimination policy, reported The Daily Tar Heel. According to the director of the singing group, the gay senior was not removed for his sexual orientation, but for his opinions of homosexuality. He…
