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THREAD: I will be live-tweeting the Black Aggie Chatroom open forum hosted by @BLOCtamu and the Black Former Student Network where panelists and participants will discuss how to combat issues Black Aggies face on and off campus. @TheBattOnline
This forum will begin at 7 and anyone looking to participate can DM either @BLOCtamu or @tamu_bsac for the Zoom link! https://twitter.com/bloctamu/status/1282727336622927874
“This is an issue-based forum to discuss issues that affect Black current students, former students and prospective students.” - Adrian Cornelius, President of the Black Former Student Network
Guest speakers for this forum include:
+ GIST senior Chibuike Imo
+ Lexi Okeke, Class of 1991
+ sport management senior Corniyah Bradley
+ GIST senior Chibuike Imo
+ Lexi Okeke, Class of 1991
+ sport management senior Corniyah Bradley
Adrian Cornelius and Corniyah Bradley are both members of @TAMU’s new 45-member Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. http://www.thebatt.com/news/president-young-announces-membership-and-charge-of-new-commission-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/article_4dc62220-c52f-11ea-bc42-e3fd9573f4b5.html
“The fact that racism in America is under a microscope right now is something that I am happy about.” - Chibuike Imo
Imo continued to say he is disappointed the Sul Ross statue has not been moved but something he is happy about is the development of the new commission.
Imo continued to say he is disappointed the Sul Ross statue has not been moved but something he is happy about is the development of the new commission.
On George Floyd: “There are those moments where you are able to function normally, but then there are moments like this that knock you to your knees.” - Lexi Okeke, ‘91
Okeke said she has family in Minneapolis, one of which acted as a personal photographer for the Floyd family.
Okeke said she has family in Minneapolis, one of which acted as a personal photographer for the Floyd family.
Okeke said she coworkers of hers will be reading about how to be an anti-racist and having discussions about vunerable, perspective-changing topics.
Q: What advice would you give a high schooler looking to attend A&M?
A: “Consider everything. Although a lot of things are being exposed right now, there are a lot of good things to experience here and in our Black community.” - Chibuike Imo
A: “Consider everything. Although a lot of things are being exposed right now, there are a lot of good things to experience here and in our Black community.” - Chibuike Imo
Imo said even though Black students only make up 3% of the student population, @TAMUNAACP @tamu_bsac @BLOCtamu and several other Black student organizations have helped him feel at home.
A: “A&M is not for the faint hearted... Come here and be the change you want to see.” - Corniyah Bradley
A: Lexi Okeke said things that are happening at A&M right now happen at many PWIs. She stressed the importance of weathering the storm and taking up space.
A: Lexi Okeke said things that are happening at A&M right now happen at many PWIs. She stressed the importance of weathering the storm and taking up space.
I see four people on this Zoom call who are members of the new Commision on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. (DM me if I missed anyone!)
+ Adrian Cornelius
+ Corniyah Bradley @adizniyah
+ Iman Ahmed @imancipation__
+ Matthew B. Francis Jr. @EmperorMatimus
+ Adrian Cornelius
+ Corniyah Bradley @adizniyah
+ Iman Ahmed @imancipation__
+ Matthew B. Francis Jr. @EmperorMatimus
“13% of Texans are Black. Why can’t we at the university reflect that as well?” - Thomas Stewart, Class of 1972
On activism amid the pandemic:
“Black leaders on campus need to step up and be more present than ever before. Although we can’t have events and socials, we can still communicate... We need to have more conversations for Black students even if it’s virtual.” - Chibuike Imo
“Black leaders on campus need to step up and be more present than ever before. Although we can’t have events and socials, we can still communicate... We need to have more conversations for Black students even if it’s virtual.” - Chibuike Imo
The Black Aggie Chatroom open forum has ended after an hour long Q&A portion with participants and panelists.
To those featured in this thread: So sorry for any mid-sentence photos! This is all just the reality of live-tweeting a coverage. Thank you so much for inviting me!
To those featured in this thread: So sorry for any mid-sentence photos! This is all just the reality of live-tweeting a coverage. Thank you so much for inviting me!
The Black Aggie Chatroom open forum will be every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
You can message @tamu_bsac or @BLOCtamu for more information and future Zoom links!
You can message @tamu_bsac or @BLOCtamu for more information and future Zoom links!
