SMU Student With Goal to Change Protests Forever
Tyne Dickson created Equity Ahead in the hopes movements will be sustainable and accessible.
Tag: George Floyd
Chad Wolf: The SMU Alum Behind Controversial Federal Response to Portland Protests
Chad Wolf graduated from SMU with a B.A. in history in 1998. Now, as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, Wolf is at the center of the federal response to racial justice protests in Portland.
OPINION: Why SMU is not Exempt from the Black Lives Matter Movement
By: Tyne Dickson Every word I share in this piece is important. Not because of my merit, but because the perspective of a Black student is rarely spoken outside the … Read More
OPEN LETTER: Demands From The Black Law Students Association
The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law vehemently and fervently condemns the violent terrorist attacks on Black people, police brutality, racism, and white supremacy.
‘I cried a lot’: How SMU’s Scott Nady is weaving his personal and professional story to lead in the wake of George Floyd’s death
Scott Nady feels his background has prepared him for this moment. Now, with a platform and a purpose, he is using his voice for change.
Students Use #BlackAtSMU to Speak Out About Experiences On Campus
Following the death of George Floyd and the string of protests across the nation in his honor, students shared their personal experiences through the hashtag #BlackAtSMU.
REFLECTION: “Just Tell the Truth” About Race in America
“Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” SMU Professor Ray Jordan, arrested during the Monday night protests, reflects on what the George Floyd protests signify for racial discourse in America.
SMU Students Join George Floyd Protests, Push for Change on Campus
Students joined demonstrations in Dallas this weekend to rally against police brutality and racial injustice.