Put differently, racism on college campuses is inextricably linked to the severe lack of meaningful dialogue about race-related issues in primary and secondary education.

The organization created a list of demands for the administration and delivered them to Cornell University President Martha Pollack.

Following a series of racially charged events, Black Students United at Cornell University interrupted a University Assembly’s meeting.

During the Fall 2015 semester, colleges and universities across the country were rocked by student protests addressing racial tensions on campuses. Ithaca College was also affected by these issues, and it is among many other institutions that are now trying to heal their communities while also facing losses in enrollment and retention.