To: University of Missouri
Mizzou: Violent racists are threatening students on campus. Fix this now.
Since fighting to win the resignation of University of Missouri President Tim Wolfe, Black students on campus have faced a troubling number of threats of violence, including a threat called in that caused a lock-down of the Black Culture Center.
We demand the university take immediate steps to protect Black students from violence and threats of violence before someone gets seriously injured or worse.
- Zero tolerance for threats of violence and hate crimes;
- Provide students with flexibility for classes and exams because many students do not feel safe on campus;
Why is this important?
While the inspiring protests against racism on campus led to the resignation of the University of Missouri president and chancellor, that hasn't ended the threat of violent racists.
Threats against Black students at Mizzou have actually surged in recent days, including threats to 'shoot every black person I see,' shouts of 'white power,' and even physically trapping cars with Black students inside them. One called in threat resulted in the lockdown of a school building.
CNN says these 'reports' of threats have been declared false by police but, at the same time, quietly notes that arrests have in fact been made--meaning the threat is real.
Mainstream media is about to walk away from this story, but we can't abandon Mizzou's students right now, just as they're becoming more vulnerable. Let's stand together against violent racism at the University of Missouri.