It is important we start translating what being an ally means to different social issues and here at the University.
It appears the University cares more about the “University student experience” than the communities to which you venture when you learn in action.
“Black” in reference to people should be capitalized because it brings to mind an image, a “common” people, a common history which in capitalizing “B” makes it a noun, structured with certain properties. The nounification of “black” calls to attention the construction of “the Black experience in America.”
Questioning this language is not “oversensitivity” by the “illiberal liberals” but an exercise in speaking truth to power. The University has a language problem. Part of our socialization into “University culture” hinges upon control of language. Upon my acceptance into this school, I was sent a pamphlet instructing me as to how to construct myself. I become a “first year” while my peers were off being freshmen, and I would become a part of “Grounds” while others had the misfortune of attending campuses.
Medical professionals involved point out that the symptoms are consistent with many illnesses. Yet, the email carelessly uses the word Ebola.
