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The Student Governance Council met with President Shirley M. Collado and Rosanna Ferro, vice president for student affairs and campus life, to discuss Fall 2021, and passed one bill at its meeting.

SGC and administration discuss violence against POC

By Syd Pierre, Staff Writer • April 20, 2021
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) held a discussion surrounding the violence toward people of color at its April 19 meeting. 
Gina Gayle spoke about the prejudice she has overcome throughout her career as a photojournalist and multimedia storyteller during her talk through the Emerging Diversity Scholars Program on Feb. 24.

Speaker presents on benefits of diversity in photojournalism

By Julie Dannevig, Staff Writer • February 26, 2020
Gina Gayle spoke about the prejudice she has experienced and overcome throughout her career as a photojournalist and multimedia storyteller.
From left, senior soccer player Devon Morris, sophomore football player Donte Garcia, sophomore runner Katelyn Hutchison and junior rower Mikayla Henry participate in the Voices of Experience panel Jan. 21 in the Emerson Suites.

Student-athlete panel discusses race identity in athletics

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • January 22, 2020
A panel of student-athletes spoke about racial identity during the Voices of Experience event Jan. 21 in the Emerson Suites.
Senior Sobeida Rosa writes that shows like "Sister Act," which highlight people of color, provide crucial representation for POC as predominantly white institutions like Ithaca College.

Commentary: Sister Act provides space for POC representation

By Sobeida Rosa • November 13, 2019
Seeing such a diverse cast on stage is a refreshing thing to see, especially at Ithaca College — a predominantly white institution.
'The Brown Girl Chronicles'- Performers of Color

‘The Brown Girl Chronicles’- Performers of Color

October 14, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/ithacan-main/the-brown-girl-chronicles-performers-of-color Host Sobeida is back with another episode! This time she talks with Anthony Plicher, an Ithaca College Junior and Music...

Qinfolk festival founder Candace Edwards speaks at the closing keynote celebration. The festival focused on providing respectful and understanding spaces for queer and transgender people of color.

Festival offers respectful space for QTPOC

By Ash Bailot, Assistant Photo Editor • October 9, 2019

The second floor of the First Unitarian Church transformed into an art gallery Saturday, featuring artwork from queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) from around the country. Cinemapolis hosted a mini...

'The Brown Girl Chronicles'- For The Love of Curls

‘The Brown Girl Chronicles’- For The Love of Curls

April 16, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/ithacan-main/the-brown-girl-chronicles-for-the-love-of-curls   On this episode of "The Brown Girl Chronicles" host Sobeida rosa talks about the importance and significance...

Freshman Eden Strachan writes that white allies must acknowledge their privilege to make change, like at the DACA rally pictured above.

Commentary: Activists of color need help from white allies

By Eden Strachan • February 28, 2018
This is the kind of allyship that I think we all should try to emulate. When white allyship is discussed, the problem of “white saviors” also tends to surface.
Bronte Cook, a freshman journalism major, writes that white allies at Ithaca College must educate themselves on issues of race.

Commentary: White allies must educate themselves

By Brontë Cook • September 18, 2017
We must also become active members in community efforts working against racism.
Protecting students of color from harmful speech

Protecting students of color from harmful speech

By Mahad Olad • April 26, 2017
I’m gay, black and an immigrant, and believe me, I am more than capable of speaking up in defense of my values.
Storyboard P, Brooklyn-based street dancer who is known for channeling his emotional state and improvisation through flex, a form of dance, will be the keynote performer for the MLK week celebration at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in Clark Theatre in the Dillingham Center.

Influential street dancer glides onto campus for MLK Week

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • January 25, 2017
At 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, Storyboard P will perform in the Clark Theatre in the Dillingham Center as the keynote performer for MLK week.
Women of color on campus address oppression in upcoming show

Women of color on campus address oppression in upcoming show

By Mary Ford, Managing Editor • November 9, 2016
At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 2 p.m. Nov. 12 in Muller Chapel, seven women at Ithaca College will bring Shange’s words to life.
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