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Whitworth students pose in blackface, University promises action | Spokane - KXLY.com

3.9.15

Whitworth students pose in blackface, University promises action | Spokane - KXLY.com: "We understand how offensive and damaging blackface is to a number of people, many racial backgrounds, of course particularly to African Americans," said Whitworth's Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Lawrence Burnley.

Dr. Burnley explained the issue goes beyond five students dressing in blackface; it's also about a lack of awareness of our country's history of oppression.

"In talking to some students, they have shared with me personally that they were not aware of the history of black face," Dr. Burnley said. "Now, for some that's hard to believe; how can you not be aware of this history? And if in fact you are not, (and I believe some people quite frankly are not), what does that say about [our] educational system? I'm not talking about Whitworth, I'm talking about education in the United States."


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