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Exploring the Administration Response Process
At Meredith College, administration frequently responds to national, local and college-specific events that may impact students. For...
The Meredith Herald Staff
Apr 21, 20215 min read
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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
Apr 19, 20213 min read
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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 Herald Staff
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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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...
Jeanine Carryl
Mar 5, 20213 min read
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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...
The Meredith Herald Staff
Feb 24, 20212 min read
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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...
The Meredith Herald Staff
Feb 19, 20213 min read
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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...
Aminah Jenkins
Feb 14, 20213 min read
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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...
Aminah Jenkins
Jan 24, 20213 min read
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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...
The Meredith Herald Staff
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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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...
Aminah Jenkins
Jan 10, 20212 min read
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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...
Jeanine Carryl
Nov 13, 20203 min read
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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...
Jeanine Carryl
Nov 6, 20203 min read
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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...
Mia Shelton
Oct 28, 20204 min read
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Cornhuskin' Discussions
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Cornhuskin’, one of Meredith’s most iconic traditions, but the main festivities have been...
Molly Perry
Oct 21, 20204 min read
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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 21, 20203 min read
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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...
Jeanine Carryl
Oct 2, 20203 min read
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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...
rjvanhorne
Sep 21, 20203 min read
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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...
Aminah Jenkins
Sep 4, 20205 min read
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"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...
The Meredith Herald Staff
Aug 5, 20205 min read
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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...
Aminah Jenkins
Aug 3, 20203 min read
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