A survey by Boynton researchers reveals no evidence for worsened mental health for Black students in the early weeks of the pandemic.
Month: March 2021
Local leaders hope to improve COVID-19 hesitancy in the Somali Community
Improving accessibility to resources begins with systemic issues in healthcare.
“Where It Starts”: The University’s push to celebrate Black students during BHM
It spotlights Black individuality at the University of Minnesota, but can it move from words to action?
Somali Student Association cancels national conference and Somali Week
The student organization is hoping to host the National Conference and Somali Week at the University of Minnesota in 2022.
Oromo Student Union mobilized in response to hunger strike in Ethiopia
As Oromo opposition politicians protested in prison, UMN students organized outreach over social media and among lawmakers.
A guide to University of Minnesota resources for the Chauvin trial
Resources for student discussions, action groups, faculty resources and upcoming events.
Black journalists discuss media and racism at Hubbard School panel
Despite more diverse news sources, post-George Floyd protests show “there’s a lot more work to do.”
The consequences of cutting indoor track
Although the University of Minnesota will move forward with outdoor track, its Black student-athletes question the security of their sport.
Panel discussion dissects film about the history of Black students at UMN
The legacy of Black struggle at the University was the topic of the Feb. 24 Black History Month faculty and student event.