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Exploring the Administration Response Process

Apr 21, 20215 min read

Exploring the Administration Response Process

At Meredith College, administration frequently responds to national, local and college-specific events that may impact students. For...

Opinion: After Reading Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You

The Meredith Herald Staff

Apr 19, 20213 min read

Opinion: After Reading Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You

I recently read Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds for a young adult literature course. Stamped is...

The Meredith Herald Staff

Mar 31, 20212 min read

Letter to the Editors From an Anonymous Faculty Member

I have witnessed both the surface-level racial equity “work” that Meredith attempts to show through multiple trainings, emails and token...

The Meredith Anti-Racism Effort, Part 4: President Jo Allen

Jeanine Carryl

Mar 5, 20213 min read

The Meredith Anti-Racism Effort, Part 4: President Jo Allen

Meredith’s Anti-Racism Initiative was launched by President Jo Allen on July 21, 2020. Dr. Allen has been the president of Meredith...

The Meredith Herald Staff

Feb 24, 20212 min read

Opinion: Black and Present

Existing as a Black person in America is an experience. Attending a PWI (predominantly white institution) as a Black student is a similar...

10 Inspiring Black Heroes for Black History Month

The Meredith Herald Staff

Feb 19, 20213 min read

10 Inspiring Black Heroes for Black History Month

With Black History Month being celebrated around the world, it is important to take this time to reflect on the Black individuals who...

Pop Culture with Aminah: Influencers Say the Darnedest Things, Part 3: What it’s Like to Not Be Seen

Aminah Jenkins

Feb 14, 20213 min read

Pop Culture with Aminah: Influencers Say the Darnedest Things, Part 3: What it’s Like to Not Be Seen

This article is the final in a three-part series meant to examine the reasons behind prejudice in entertainment and understand its...

Pop Culture with Aminah: Influencers Say the Darnedest Things, Part 2: Why They Do It

Aminah Jenkins

Jan 24, 20213 min read

Pop Culture with Aminah: Influencers Say the Darnedest Things, Part 2: Why They Do It

This article is the second in a three-part series meant to examine the reasons behind prejudice in entertainment and to explain its...

Opinion: A Letter to You, About Anti-Racism

The Meredith Herald Staff

Jan 20, 20214 min read

Opinion: A Letter to You, About Anti-Racism

Dear Friend, It has been too long since we last talked. How are you doing? I know you have been struggling with finding yourself, believe...

Pop Culture with Aminah: Influencers Say the Darnedest Things, Part 1

Aminah Jenkins

Jan 10, 20212 min read

Pop Culture with Aminah: Influencers Say the Darnedest Things, Part 1

This article is the first in a three-part series meant to examine the reasons behind prejudice in entertainment and understand its...

The Meredith Anti-Racism Effort, Part 3: The Honor Code

Jeanine Carryl

Nov 13, 20203 min read

The Meredith Anti-Racism Effort, Part 3: The Honor Code

The Honor Code Review Task Force was formed as Meredith continues to examine and review policies and procedures. Advised by Dean of...

The Meredith Anti-Racism Effort, Part 2: Faculty and Staff

Jeanine Carryl

Nov 6, 20203 min read

The Meredith Anti-Racism Effort, Part 2: Faculty and Staff

The Meredith community has been receiving emails about the anti-racism initiative periodically throughout the semester. Faculty and staff...

Inconsistencies in Treatment by Meredith's Campus Police

Mia Shelton

Oct 28, 20204 min read

Inconsistencies in Treatment by Meredith's Campus Police

Since the beginning of this semester, there have been changes in the security process upheld by the Meredith College Campus Police...

Molly Perry

Oct 21, 20204 min read

Cornhuskin' Discussions

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Cornhuskin’, one of Meredith’s most iconic traditions, but the main festivities have been...

The Meredith Anti-Racism Effort, Part 1: BSU's Role

Jeanine Carryl

Oct 21, 20203 min read

The Meredith Anti-Racism Effort, Part 1: BSU's Role

On June 2, President Jo Allen announced a college-wide conversation on race and personally invited Meredith’s Black Student Union (BSU)...

Jeanine Carryl

Oct 2, 20203 min read

Black Pain: A Valid Experience

Today, stories are being brought to light about the injustice that is happening on Meredith’s campus, and some “progress” is now starting...

rjvanhorne

Sep 21, 20203 min read

100 Years of (White) Women Voting

On June 4, 1919, the 19th Amendment was passed. This amendment stated, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be...

88 Days: The Raleigh Black Lives Matter Protest

Aminah Jenkins

Sep 4, 20205 min read

88 Days: The Raleigh Black Lives Matter Protest

On Aug. 28, community members gathered in Raleigh, NC, to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake and others. There have been 88 days of...

"You Just Have to Experience It": Racism in Residence Halls

The Meredith Herald Staff

Aug 5, 20205 min read

"You Just Have to Experience It": Racism in Residence Halls

Over the course of this summer, the @DearMereCo Instagram account has given the BIPOC community a platform to anonymously submit their...

News in the Digital Age: What Social Media Means to Us

Aminah Jenkins

Aug 3, 20203 min read

News in the Digital Age: What Social Media Means to Us

In mid-July of this year, the nation was buzzing with stories from the streets of Portland, Oregon. Protesters were seen clashing nightly...

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