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(07/25/16 7:17pm)
At Duke, basketball is more than a game. Basketball teaches us lessons about upholding high standards, rejecting complacency and striving for new heights. Once again, through basketball, we are learning another lesson – that discriminatory legislation in Raleigh has the effect of limiting Duke’s access to the rest of the world. Rightfully, Governor Cuomo of New York is concerned about the safety of his athletes and is not convinced that they will be safe from discrimination in North Carolina. As a result, he has canceled Albany’s previously scheduled Nov. 12 game against Duke citing travel restrictions put in place following the vote on HB2. Governor Cuomo understands that if New York’s athletes were to endure discrimination while competing in North Carolina, they would have no legal recourse in North Carolina courts.
(01/09/14 9:23am)
The New Year provides an opportunity to set goals that we seek to actualize in the future.
(10/10/13 9:09am)
During the 50th Anniversary Commemoration, from January until now, we have unearthed historical moments that tell a rich, vivid story of Duke’s past. We’ve learned about Duke’s first black mascot, and we’ve heard testimonies from the leaders of Duke’s infamous Allen Building Takeover. And on Saturday, the commemoration officially ended with the presentation of a one million dollar check. The commemoration inspired black alumni and current students to give in record numbers. As President Brodhead explained in his address on Saturday, during this period we have reclaimed and recovered black alumni who experienced tremendous hardships at Duke.
(10/04/13 8:40am)
As we write this column, our University prepares to honor 50 years of black undergraduate presence at tomorrow’s Founder’s Day Convocation. On the same day, President Brodhead plans to take a proposal for investment responsibility to the Board of Trustees that leaves out transparency. While these events appear unrelated, turning to the history of investment responsibility illuminates important connections.
(03/05/13 6:43am)
The Black Student Alliance is pleased to announce its endorsement of Patrick Oathout for DSG president. Oathout demonstrated a more thorough understanding of the issues that impact minority communities and provided concrete recommendations for solving them.
(02/06/13 11:41am)
The Black Student Alliance joins the Asian Student Association, their allies and the socially conscious Duke community in condemning the “Kappa Sigma Asia Prime” party and other such actions of racial insensitivity. At Duke, we have been blessed with an incredibly diverse community, which enhances our academic and social experiences. When people feel marginalized, disrespected, belittled and unappreciated, those experiences are threatened. No group—racial or otherwise—should be subjected to this type of insensitivity. We call for reflection and dialogue about racial justice and mutual understanding as we attempt to move past this issue as a student body.
(02/04/13 12:09pm)
The Black Student Alliance endorses Ashley Alman for Young Trustee. Alman fully substantiated her claim of “knowing this University” by explaining how her perspective as a first-year advisory counselor, work in the Office of Undergraduate Education and contributions as leader in the Duke University Union will translate into meaningful insights on the Board. Her references to the 50th Anniversary and the Black Student Alliance Invitational conveyed her knowledge and appreciation for diversity and what it adds to the fabric of Duke. Her opinions on affirmative action were direct, honest and contextualized with facts and examples. Her perspective was refreshing, and her insights encouraging. These qualities differentiate Alman from the other two candidates.
(10/21/11 9:00am)
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Black Student Alliance was notified that Dr. Moneta, Dean Nowicki and the members of the Addition and Removal Committee had approved our petition for cultural housing. To the Black Student Alliance and the Duke community at large, the approval of the Black Culture Living Group signifies more than just having a space in the new house model. This symbolizes the fulfillment of a demand made by black students more than 40 years ago. Following the takeover of the Allen Building in 1969, the Black Student Alliance (formally the Afro-American Society) issued a list of 11 demands to the Duke administration. The second demand was to establish a then-called “black dorm.” Since then, many unofficial iterations of this demand have existed, but we are pleased that the University administration has decided to support the most current version—the Black Culture Living Group.
(04/04/11 11:29am)
After meeting with each of the candidates for DSG president, the Black Student Alliance has decided to endorse Isaac Mizrahi. Mizrahi demonstrated that he has a thorough understanding of the distinct issues facing the black community, as well as the wider Duke community. He expressed concern over the lack of attention given to issues of culture and diversity. In addition to the multicultural liaison, Mizrahi plans to establish a cabinet composed of members from each major cultural group and will work closely with them to ensure that the needs of their respective community are met. Through his involvement in the Greek Women’s Initiative, he has demonstrated a commitment to combating adversity and promoting equality.
