The history of lynching in North Carolina, and across the United States, is both long and difficult to define due to a lack of reporting on Black history for much of the 20th century. Many contemporary activists and scholars draw connections between the history of the violent act and modern systems, like the death penalty and its disproportionate use on Black people.
Despite the University's stated commitment to protecting the First Amendment rights of its faculty and students, not all faculty feel their speech is protected. Recent action, including DEI cuts and instances of surveillance, raise concerns of targeted enforcement of speech policy.
The construction of Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black History and Culture was delayed for nearly 20 years. Many are wary of what the future holds with the changes surrounding DEI and affirmative action.
UNC Young Democrats and UNC College Republicans plan to host events and candidates on campus leading up to the 2024 election cycle.
Ten buildings recommended to be renamed by the Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward in 2021 remain the same three years later.
The money was raised through a GoFundMe created to reward members of Pi Kappa Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi and other fraternities for their defense of the U.S. flag during pro-Palestine protests on UNC’s campus on April 30.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators and observers at the Triangle Gaza Solidarity Encampment the morning of April 30, and later that day at Polk Place, said that police engaged in violent actions toward them and other community members.
This year, the 2024 Carolina Alumni Awards will recognize Charles G. Duckett, Janet Southerland, Michael Bury, Eric Garcia, Angela Kashuba, Gary Koch and UNC System President Peter Hans.
The demonstration was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday as a part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about the thousands of Palestinians killed in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Activists from the MFOL chapter at UNC have gained national attention for their protests and an op-ed in response to a shooting on UNC's campus.
