As 5C students prepare to come back to campus, many are wondering how the Claremont community might be impacted now that race can no longer be considered in college admissions. The Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) June 29 ruling to restrict affirmative action — policies aimed at increasing opportunities for traditionally underrepresented
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This week in history, 1983: Black students protest 5C lack of response to South African apartheid
This week 40 years ago, TSL was covering 5C demonstrations protesting the administrations’ inaction in response to the South African apartheid.
Student affinity groups at Pomona fight for permanent space on campus, reject dividing wall
Over the past month, several 5C affinity groups have been in an ongoing struggle with Pomona College administration to preserve and provide permanent safe spaces for students of color.
Pomona Black Student Union promised dedicated space following years of student advocacy
Pomona College’s Black Student Union got the green light March 1 on finally having a designated, physical space on campus.