President Smith Declines Black Affinity Coalition’s Town Hall Invitation
At 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, President Valerie Smith sent out an email to Swarthmore students titled, “Regarding the
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Black Lives Matter
Black Affinity Coalition and Swarthmore Strike Coalition Begin Strike
On Wednesday, November 11, the Black Affinity Coalition published a statement and list of demands in Voices, a student-run news
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Swarthmore Student Government Organization Adapts to a Changed Campus
In the current moment of mass uncertainty and social unrest, the Swarthmore Student Government Organization continues its work to represent
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No Justice, No Peace: On The Role of Violence
In recent months, we have seen calls for “peace” and “civility” aimed at the Black Lives Matter movement. The argument
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Athletes for Diversity and Inclusion Statement in Solidarity
In the wake of the powerful outpouring of pain, anger, and resilience demonstrated by protesters internationally in response to the
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Volleyball players aim high by taking a knee
At the women’s volleyball home game on Sept. 30 against Widener, most of the team knelt during the national anthem.
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Statement on kneeling during anthem
Dear Friends, This past week, President Trump released several tweets chastising athletes who have not stood during the national anthem
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#SwatBeloved
When I walked into Scheuer room in the late afternoon of Jan. 20, the first thing I heard was Beyoncé.
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Dr. Amanda Kemp brings black women to the forefront
Last Wednesday, a number of students, faculty, and staff members filed into the Scheuer room for an evening with Dr.
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