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...able to afford such necessities as a copier or fax. Political because it provides a space for meetings and affirms the fact that Harvard University as a whole intends to actually use its diversity rather than just flaunt it. Out of the interaction this center would foster, true cultural understanding would take place. It is not a social club. It is not a final club. It is open to all. With that in mind, here are the main arguments...
...Multicultural Student Center will a) foster multicultural exchange or b) foster segregation...
...started dividing [Harvard] up, saying this race goes here. It would diminish the University," said Archie C. Epps III, in an article in The Crimson, Nov.2, 1995. Opponents argue that the center, regardless of its pluralistic name, would become a sort of safe haven for minorities and foster segregation. This argument is much weakened when we look at the status quo right now student groups are divided up with offices scattered in Thayer Basement and Holworthy Basement. Most groups do not even have an office. At any rate, there exist on campus a series of what might be dubbed monocultural...
...intent of the university. The fears of actual physical segregation of ethnic groups have already been realized by the status quo. Moreover, the fact that the university officially recognizes both the existence and importance of different ethnic groups begs the question of why it will tolerate and even foster intragroup relations by supporting ethnic groups but not intergroup relations by denying them a center to interact. To argue that such a center will isolate different ethnic groups indicates a lack of understanding of what functions such a center would serve...
...experienced and skilled activists and organizers in the Northeast. We hope as many members of the Harvard community as possible will participate in this valuable series of learning experiences. For those who cannot attend, there are still many reasons (and opportunities) to show support. Although the conference aims to foster activism among communities of color on and around campus, the issues being addressed are of vital concern to anyone, whatever their background, who hopes to live in a just society...