Barnard Student defends officers, says claims black student was confronted purely because of race 'appalling'

  • 📰 Newsweek
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 37 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 18%
  • Publisher: 52%

United States Headlines News

United States Latest News,United States Headlines

'I can’t help but feel that while Alexander McNab may have been ‘profiled,’ in all likelihood it was due to his being a male student on a women’s college campus...'

Many observers, and even Barnard College’s administration, condemned the actions of the public safety officers during an April 11 confrontation with a black male. Now another Barnard student as penned an article arguing the rush to judgement is steeped in racism.

“It’s appalling that so many students, along with the Barnard administration and President [Sian Leah] Beilock, would prejudge this incident to be purely the result of racism,” Raum wrote. Several public safety officers involved with a confrontation with a black Columbia University student were placed on leave. While many cited the most recent encounter as another example of on-campus racism, some students defended the officers. Google Maps

“The confrontation puts into stark relief what some members of the Barnard College community, particularly people of color, have been saying about their relationship with the Office of Public Safety and the lack of trust they have in it to keep them safe,” Beilock said.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 468. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Barnard College is probing a confrontation between campus police and a black Columbia University studentBarnard College is investigating a confrontation between a black Columbia University student and the college's public safety officers after video of the incident showed officers pinning the student down once he refused to show them ID If he was white this wouldn’t make it to cnn. Why wouldn't you just show them ID? Follow the rules, comply. Otherwise face consequences.
Source: CNN - 🏆 4. / 95 Read more »

Yale students camp out for full financial aid, say current funding model divides students by race and class“By upholding the SIC, Yale tells me I don’t deserve the same academic opportunities as my wealthy, white peers.' so they want free college because of the color of their skin? Full financial aid can probably be obtained in a small community college. Yale, is a private institution! Good luck Snowflakes!
Source: Newsweek - 🏆 468. / 52 Read more »

Gym teacher on leave after asking black students to research 'slave games'The school district has launched an internal investigation and placed the teacher on indefinite leave. Oh my... Can’t imagine why this crap keeps happening more and more. Oh ya, it’s cuz realDonaldTrump is normalizing racism. At moments like these, I wonder, sometimes out loud, what is wrong with white people? and why can't let go of this hate? Why is fear and hate so integral to white identity. I think its a damn shame. Talk about unforced errors at a massive scale.
Source: NBCNews - 🏆 10. / 86 Read more »

The Student-Debt Crisis Hits Hardest at Historically Black CollegesLong a path to financial security, traditionally African-American schools are now producing graduates who struggle with disproportionately high debt. ‘The odds are kind of stacked up against me.’ It’s so hard to start your adult life with huge student loans hanging over your head. I wish you the best. People need to really start thinking about the quality of an education, not simply thinking that going to college is a golden ticket. Colleges are spending way too much time collecting your money and just being social justice warrior outlets instead of focusing on teaching This is not a student loan issue. Look at the school, why are they charging so much in tuition? A historically black college is out to rob the students, this is what is happening.
Source: WSJ - 🏆 98. / 63 Read more »

Students say Wisconsin teacher forced them to re-enact slaveryA physical education teacher in Shorewood, Wisconsin is on leave after students said they were forced to re-enact slavery, as part of an assignment. WTMJ's Rebecca Klopf reports. Are students forced to go to school FakeNews Was it this field trip? (NSFW language) What?
Source: NBCNews - 🏆 10. / 86 Read more »

Here's What The 2020 Presidential Candidates Say About Your Student LoansThe 2020 race may reshape the future of student loans. Your one Golf Course (No Mortgage) and upscale restaurant is going to shape the future for you and your Son Baron. Have funs and see you latter ! When college is free it becomes super high school. Calculations for time in basement will have another variable. Once the basement time exceeds fertility, the nihilists win.
Source: Forbes - 🏆 394. / 53 Read more »

Here's What The 2020 Presidential Candidates Say About Your Student LoansThe 2020 presidential race is heating up. Here's what some candidates are saying about your student loans: but what are they saying about Arena Football League expansion?!? Can the league sustain six teams we are overdue for an answer! Follow & ifollow
Source: Forbes - 🏆 394. / 53 Read more »

Students say dog walkers on Howard campus are desecrating hallowed groundThe dog debate highlights the District’s struggles over race and gentrification. A lot of these folks are treating the campus like it’s their dog park, and probably not scooping the poop afterward. 'hallowed ground'? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha College students cry more than preschoolers. What happened to our universities?
Source: washingtonpost - 🏆 95. / 72 Read more »

Should graduate students be paid like employees? Students across campuses push for living wage“This would cripple our institution if graduate workers weren’t available for teaching responsibilities.' Yes. Same work, same qualifications, same pay. Too far out there. Come back Bernie bros. You’re scaring the children🤦🏻‍♀️ So you’re posting the same thing every hour or so? Cool Newsweek... more like Newsweak.
Source: Newsweek - 🏆 468. / 52 Read more »