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There are programs on this campus that are meant to help, but actually segregate students based on race. This is not the intent of these programs, but it is the consequence of them and this seriously needs to be addressed.

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(This is JP Nelson) I disagree that we should make these meetings mandatory. It is not possible to force people to care, and all of the people here are here because they all care about being here. If we forced people to come to this, think of all of the struggle that we would have from all of the people who didn't care. I think about the behavior of people when they are forced to go to assemblies, even when the assembly is about something that is really important. I'm concerned that by trying to engage people who are not ready to engage, we would end up frustrated and feeling disrespected.

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There are programs on this campus that are meant to help, but actually segregate students based on race. This is not the intent of these programs, but it is the consequence of them and this seriously needs to be addressed.

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how do our current laws/systems allow for actions like this to go unpunished

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how do our current laws/systems allow for actions like this to go unpunished

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I've heard different perspectives on "seeing race." Some say that it's important to acknowledge people's color, that color is not something to be ashamed of (which I agree with) and others say to try to not see race at all, that we're all just humans (which I also agree with)

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I wish I can go out and vote but I'm underaged so if your over 18 go out and vote for the right candidate.

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Change the way we institutionalize racist outcomes by the way we track students of color

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Change the way we institutionalize racist outcomes by the way we track students of color

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increase restorative justice practices at M-A

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increase restorative justice practices at M-A

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change curriculum, de-track, reallocate resources to name a few

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We can create a space for students to discuss how experiences have affected them. Maybe make it mandatory for students to attend.

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We can create a space for students to discuss how experiences have affected them. Maybe make it mandatory for students to attend.

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I felt disgusted because they officers who had did this had no RIGHT at all to do what they did. She was a human like everybody else, the right thing to do was talk it out.  

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I felt disgusted because they officers who had did this had no RIGHT at all to do what they did. She was a human like everybody else, the right thing to do was talk it out.  

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I don't understand how this has continued for so long with nobody being held accountable. HOW?

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Instead of (or in addition to) Challenge Day, we need to have time set aside for ALL students throughout the year to engage in conversations like this.

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Though I am not a person of color I know M-A felt like a very white space where white voices and opinions are more heard and valued- this needs to change

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Though I am not a person of color I know M-A felt like a very white space where white voices and opinions are more heard and valued- this needs to change

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I felt like I could be next. I’m not a fearful person and I don’t engage in criminal activity but lately I know and see that it doesn’t matter what I do. I get pulled over and my heart stops, I pass by a cop and my stomach is on the floor. I feel like I’m walking around in fear. Just this month I was called the N word THREE times just being outside. It’s scary. I have to worry about police and white supremacists who have no issue taking a black life.

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disgusted.

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Disappointed, angry, sad. Like we are just waiting. When will justice ever be served. When will our "justice system" ever be just? 

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Disappointed, angry, sad. Like we are just waiting. When will justice ever be served. When will our "justice system" ever be just? 

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Yes I have a few times

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humility and empathy as white people especially lack at times

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humility and empathy as white people especially lack at times

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(in regards to racial injustices)

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listening to other peoples experiences so that they know that their emotions are valid and that people support them.

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Forget about race. Treat people based on who they are, not what they look like

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i dont understand why those officers thought it was a good idea to walk in to the apartment un announced anyones first reaction would think its an  

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i dont understand why those officers thought it was a good idea to walk in to the apartment un announced anyones first reaction would think its an  

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I haven't experienced it personally because I'm white, but I've seen how segregated the classes are

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Was not surprised but truly thought our system would realize what is wrong 

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Was not surprised but truly thought our system would realize what is wrong 

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The white supremacist institution of policing that stole #BreonnaTaylor life from us must be abolished for other people's safety and well-being—# Justice for Brianna Taylor and her wonderful family.

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I've been followed by a white employee(woman) when I was shopping through walmart.

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I just felt sick knowing that no matter how hard people have pushed for change and will continue to push for it, these murders continue to happen where the officers involved face no consequences. It really made me realize that nothing has changed.

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The white supremacist institution of policing that stole #BreonnaTaylor life from us must be abolished for other people's safety and well-being—# Justice for Brianna Taylor and her wonderful family.

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Horrified, because, sadly, I wasn't surprised. 

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Horrified, because, sadly, I wasn't surprised. 

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This means we see it as something that is part of the system and it's constantly repeated

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angry and it felt so unreal that such racist discrimination would be public, that they didn't even bother trying to cover up their biases, they just publicized their discrimination without shame

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angry and it felt so unreal that such racist discrimination would be public, that they didn't even bother trying to cover up their biases, they just publicized their discrimination without shame

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VOTE!!! Go and vote! We need to change the systems, and there are ways that are in place that can do that. We need to get EVERYONE to vote, especially for judges and District Attorneys and Sheriffs and School Board Members.

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We need to be more educated on the topic 

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We need to be more educated on the topic 

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Mourned for another beautiful life lost; sad for her family, another injustice in a long line of them

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Mourned for another beautiful life lost; sad for her family, another injustice in a long line of them

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The white supremacist institution of policing that stole #BreonnaTaylor life from us must be abolished for other people's safety and well-being—# Justice for Brianna Taylor and her wonderful family.

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The white supremacist institution of policing that stole #BreonnaTaylor life from us must be abolished for other people's safety and well-being—# Justice for Brianna Taylor and her wonderful family.

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Being followed in stores

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educating other.

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explain that it's important to acknowledge the flaws in the community and work to make them better instead of getting insulted when the flaws are pointed out

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not epic

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Yes, i've been called racial names.

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I agree that meetings like this should be often and mandatory

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As a person of color I have experienced racial injustice. I know that I do have more privilege based on where I live and that I have a lighter complexion so even though my personal experience is bad I try and be thankful for the advantages I do have and use my privilege to fight for others.

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I have seen a divide between doc and white people at lunch tables

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I have seen a divide between doc and white people at lunch tables

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Yes. A lot of people would make micro aggressions and racist gestures. I have also seen people using racial slurs regularly.

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With transparency and community discussion.

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I don't understand why the mayor allowed this. Why did they do what they did to her? They say that it is not because the color of her skin, then why did you do it is the question?

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I don't understand why the mayor allowed this. Why did they do what they did to her? They say that it is not because the color of her skin, then why did you do it is the question?

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Talking it through with open heart and desire to do better at least for our community

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I have seen racial disparitiesof rates of suspensions

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I have seen racial disparitiesof rates of suspensions

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I was very sad that this keeps happening and our system is not changing or providing adequate justice.

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MA prides itself on "strength in diversity" but that's just the numbers. The campus is extremely segregated and no one really does anything to change that. Classes as well as any time spent outside of classes is segregated.

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disappointed. there was no justice.

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more of these talks to inform people, because most people don't know the facts

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more students of color involved in leadership an other organizations on campus

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more students of color involved in leadership an other organizations on campus

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Working together to bridge the gap and create more awareness

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Working together to bridge the gap and create more awareness

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Yes, in the community.

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wasn't surprised

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discussion holding space for more voices to be heard on our campus

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discussion holding space for more voices to be heard on our campus

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M-A is a segregated campus in many ways. From social spaces being segregated by race/neighborhood/middle school, to classes being segregated, there are many ways in which racism is upheld and white supremacy is present on campus.

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I don't understand why the mayor allowed the police to come into an apartment?

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I don't understand why the mayor allowed the police to come into an apartment?

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I personally have not, but my mom goes through little bits every so often.

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Is the judge who signed the warrant facing any consequences?

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upset, disappointed.

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We should spread awareness by holding social events for everyone to participate in.

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I was hurt and upset.

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nothing its just american justice as usual

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hopeless that the same thing is going to keep happening. 

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hopeless that the same thing is going to keep happening. 

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I feel they didn't treat this case very fair.

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I've had to deal with a few issues on campus. Some people push things under the rug because either they think it's not a big deal or that this is just how it goes. Both attitudes do not stop people from being harmed.

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I'm an alum, it was always cleat based on who was in which classes that the school was not upholding or authentically intending to acknowledge diversity as a strength despite it being the motto.

Additionally, racist themed nights went unadressed.

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I wish I could say I was surprised but after seeing what happened to Trayvon in Florida, and Oscar Grant in Oakland... over the last decade of my life where I’ve understood what’s happening. I’ve seen a lot of injustice, George Floyd still needs justice, Jacob Blake... I think people forget that criminal or not we cannot play judge, jury and executioner. As a black woman justice is often ripped from the black community and we see death before due process like our white and other POC counterparts.

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These things should NOT be happening in today's world. I find it completely disgusting how those police entered the house similar to how an intruder would and yet Breonna Taylor and her boyfriend did not have the right to be scared that there may be someone breaking into their house. As a loving boyfriend, Kenneth used his LEGAL gun in an attempt to protect Breonna; however, the police shot back right away. It hurts me deeply that these things even happen in our world. WE NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE

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Broken and deflated because of what happened, but also so privileged and angry about the fact that I don't have to worry about this happening to me just because of the color of my skin.

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It's making me lose faith in humanity. I don't feel like I can even understand how people live with themselves.

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I am afraid that this actually can happen to me 

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I am afraid that this actually can happen to me 

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🤬 OFF & DEFLATED & just finding it unfathomable

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🤬 OFF & DEFLATED & just finding it unfathomable

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Sad, because she didn't deserve that.  I feel mad because the people who shot her should be in jail.  I wish the judge hadn't signed the warrant.  Why didn't the police  announce themselves?

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the amount of unjustice and violence is overwhelming and it hurts

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very sad because she truly did not deserve to have her life taken away from her.

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by holding more meetings like this and making them mandatory for all students

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by holding more meetings like this and making them mandatory for all students

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Enraged, sad, hopeless

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hurt because that was someones daughter.

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hurt because that was someones daughter.