Student Speech, Education Policy, and College Campuses Today

On December 4th, 2023, the Antiracist Research and Policy Center hosted a panel titled Student Speech, Education Policy, and College Campuses Today to discuss the recent infringements of student activists’ free speech. As anti-genocide and pro-Palestinian activism have surged on college campuses due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, A.R.P.C. invited scholars Thea Abu El-Haj, Lara Schwartz, Miriam Durrani, William Youmans, and Dwayne Wright to share their expertise with the A.U. community, hosted by A.U.’s own Aamarah DeCuir. This transcription is intended to be used as an archive for those who are interested in the topic and were not able to attend.

Campus, Current, CultureMarissa SassoJanuary 18, 2024Palestine, Liberation, Free Speech, ARPC, antiracism, anti-war

“Building the Infrastructure for Your Own Liberation:” Educational Equity in the Era post-Affirmative Action

American University’s Antiracism Research and Policy Center hosted their first Lunch and Learn of the semester on November 1st. The event was focused on educational equity in the era of “anti-wokeness” and the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action.

The event was hosted by the founder of AU’s new club Brave Spaces, Gabriella Hoard, who interviewed the three panelists: education professor Dr. Kenjus Watson, law professor Dr. Leah Epperson, and student Josiah Carolina.

Campus, CurrentMarissa SassoNovember 15, 2023ARPC, affirmative action, educational equity, antiracism, Kenjus Watson, Leah Epperson, decolonization