A Black Syracuse Alum just started [ [link removed] ]a petition to Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud to:

Hold Syracuse students accountable for their racist acts!

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Dear John,

I just started a petition titled "[ [link removed] ]Hold Syracuse students accountable for their racism!"

A series of racist incidents have taken place on Syracuse University’s campus. Black students are being
targeted with racist graffiti and racial slurs. A white supremacist manifesto from the New Zealand shooter
was posted online to a Greek life forum and sent to several students’ phones. And a Black woman was
verbally attacked by white fraternity members, who shouted the N-word at her. These incidents are
jeopardizing Black students’ safety on campus. As an alum, I was disturbed. But I was not surprised.

[ [link removed] ]Join me in supporting Black Syracuse students as they demand accountability for students who commit
racist acts. 

This is not the first instance of racism at Syracuse. Earlier this year, it was reported that a white
student used a gun to pistol-whip and terrorize Black students at a party. Last year, a group of Theta Tau
fraternity members performed and posted racist skits online. Although the students were suspended, some of
them were allowed to return to class and to continue to learn alongside the same Black students who were
harmed by their actions. The University’s insufficient responses to this pattern of bigotry demonstrates a
blatant disregard for the health and safety of Black students. 

[ [link removed] ]Join Black Syracuse students in calling on the University to implement anti-racist policies on campus.
  

The University’s lackluster response here is unsurprising. Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud seems to care
more about shutting down parties than protecting Black students. His vague commitments in response to these
incidents show he’s not willing to take a strong stand against racism. Black students — people who have had
to work two, three, four, or five times as hard to get into, and stay in, college — are having their
college experience destroyed.  

We cannot allow white Syracuse students to keep threatening their Black peers. We will continue to support
the Black community at Syracuse as they push for changes to university policies and for a campus where
every Black student feels safe. By signing the petition, you will support Black students as they demand:

 1. The University immediately expel anyone who commits racist acts;  
 2. The University hire more counselors that represent marginalized groups; 
 3. The University adjust the Code of Student Conduct so that it specifically establishes consequences for
racism;  
 4. The University provide notification of racist incidents within 48 hours of the occurrence; and 
 5. The University commit to implementing an anti-racism curriculum. 

[ [link removed] ]Join me in demanding that Syracuse create a safe campus for Black students.

Thank you,
A Black Syracuse Alum 

References: 

 1. “SU chancellor responds to student sit-in demands as racist incidents continue,” WBFO.org, November 20,
2019,
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 2. Twitter, November 19, 2019, [ [link removed] ][link removed]
 3. “SU community members voice concerns about Ackerman Avenue assault,” The Daily Orange, February 2019,
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 4. “Syracuse Theta Tau brothers explain crude skits: 'We thought it was OK' (police video),” Syracuse.com,
January 29, 2019,
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 5. “#NotAgainSU releases revised list of demands,” The Daily Orange, November 15, 2019,
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 6. Twitter, November 19, 2019, [ [link removed] ][link removed]
 7. “SU chancellor responds to student sit-in demands as racist incidents continue,” WBFO.org, November 20,
2019,
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