In response to the inexcusable tragedies that have occurred in the nation within the Black community, we were compelled to move beyond just support for the Black Lives Matter movement and into action. On Friday, July 10, 2020, at 12:00 pm, we sent a letter to the University of Cincinnati's Board of Trustees and Administration with a call to action for enacting much-needed racial equity on campus, with an emphasis on justice for the Black community. The University of Cincinnati has historically failed to act in the interests of the Black community and has neglected to create and sustain an environment where Black scholars can lead a dynamic and edifying collegiate experience. Within this letter, we list 10 concrete demands of which we believe will begin to revolutionize our University into a place that is truly inclusive of all students.

Please find the letter here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XaQIAuITQ6nOM64CJJFRCFR5qW0SXuRL4xaPSfuPvE/edit?usp=sharing

To further compel the University to commit its unwavering dedication to its Black students, we are soliciting the endorsements of University students, alumni, faculty, staff, departments, identity-based centers, and anyone else who wishes to see the University of Cincinnati become a more racially equitable environment. Please fill out this form if you identify with any of the categories mentioned above.

For more action items please visit this link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eQ7d6cz_ZOrT6oY-9wzruIV7TabGY-KXHXG6e9wC1Xg/edit?usp=sharing

Reshare our posts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @ucstudentgov with the hashtag #UCRacialEquity.

To contact a member of the team with any comments, please contact the UC Racial Equity team at: UCracialequity@gmail.com