THE ITHACAN

Community members express solidarity for Palestine during die-in protest held at Cornell University

November 12, 2023

On Nov. 9, Cornell University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine organized a protest and die-in to stand in solidarity with Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas war that began Oct. 7. Students as well as locals attended the die-in and protest, which began outside Klarman Hall and proceeded inside where participants lied on the floor.

Take Back the Night

May 3, 2023

On Friday April 28, students, faculty and staff from Ithaca College, Cornell University, Lehman Alternative Community School and members of the Ithaca community gathered on The Commons for the annual Take...

IC Rise Up works with faculty members in solidarity walkout

March 31, 2023

IC Rise Up held a first walkout March 8, where students of color were encouraged to share their stories and frustrations with their experiences on Ithaca College's campus. On March 29, a second walkout...

Allyship and Solidarity

By Mahad Olad • December 11, 2017

I’m just interrogating the usefulness of allyship as a framework to understanding oppression because the word “individual” is at the heart of solidarity.

Students at other schools show solidarity with Ithaca College

By Melanie De Lima, Staff Writer • November 11, 2015

Students at other colleges and universities are joining in solidarity with racial protests at the University of Missouri and Ithaca College.

Commentary: Student speaks at Black Lives Matter event

By Rita Bunatal • November 11, 2015

When emotions are triggered by the justifying language used followed by the uncomfortable chuckles of co-workers, how do I remain calm?

Commentary: US racial solidarity exists only within borders

By Asma Barlas • November 21, 2013

In the 15-odd years I’ve been associated with the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, I’ve spoken from the positionality of an African-, Latino/a, Asian-, Native American person even...