Word: braxton
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...administration to issue a reasonable explanation as to why Williams does not have to endure the full weight of his original punishment. Furthermore, we believe the University must stand behind the force of its decisions. Kyra C. Armstrong '89, Co-Chair, Black Students' Association Political Action Committee Shannah V. Braxton '88, Former Co-President...
Since its inception in February, the Racial Harassment has reviewed procedures for filing complaints, and plans to announce specific policies next year. "The committee is a fitting way to combat the subtle racism which has been allowed to fester and ferment" at Harvard, says Shannah B. Braxton '88, former co-president of the Black Student's Association, earlier this year...
Others criticize the administration for taking too long to address racial issues and form organizations such as the Racial Harassment Committee. "Minority groups have been encouraging the university for years to take measures so subtle racism won't become explosive," Braxton says. "It's unfortunate that it takes a Currier House 'nigger strike force' to bring it to the attention of the University administration...
...seen as merely intellectual discussion. However, for us as Blacks, this is our lives. The racism in South Africa is of the same mold of the racism we face here everyday and the Conservative Club's inviting him here is a slap in our face.: Shannah P. Braxton Co-President, BSA Wendi Grantham Chair, BSA Political Action Committee Kyra Armstrong Secretary, BSA Political Action Committee
...Foundation's stated goals are overly ambitious, which may explain many students' disillusionment with the Foundation, according to the BSA's Braxton, who concurs with Walker. "Dr. Counter works extremely well within the confined structure in which he finds himself. But the Harvard Foundation is all too restrictive to serve the needs of the ethnic groups on campus," says Braxton...