A video that called for Black students on the Kingsville campus to be “euthanized” prompted criticism of university leaders, whose response some said was too slow and weak. Statue supporters say that picture glosses over Ross’s historic contributions to education in Texas, including for Black students. He wants to ensure that the school reflects the population in Texas, noting that just 3 percent of students are Black. Some Black students said they felt unsafe, calling the incident a hate crime that was going unpunished just outside of their dorm rooms. “They basically got off without any consequences,” said Christen Williams, president of the Black Student Union.

Source: Washington Post September 08, 2020 18:00 UTC