"By policing what these institutions can talk about and trying to influence the kind of art that is and isn’t acceptable, President Trump is leveraging art as a tool of authoritarianism."
"The co-opting of such a meaningful, familiar work for Black audiences totally depreciates its culturally educational qualities. Rather, the cross-cultural dissonance between Black and white audiences is widened."
"Their performative concern for our descent into fascism has no teeth or stakes and is concerned primarily with the optics rather than the results."
"It’s almost like a utopia. As Black students, we need to wise up and appreciate the many ways UNC has been woke-ified."
"In Chapel Hill and Carrboro, organizations prioritize ideals like DEI and sustainability not for profit maximization but out of a genuine respect for these values."
"This perspective is one of learned helplessness that has become a fixed social reality, so much so that many Americans are not aware of any possible alternatives. For young people especially, social media has made it clear that liberals are ignorant to their personal political agency, especially in their own neighborhoods."
"From border policy to economics to education, the ultraconservatism espoused by Trump is eerily similar to the fascist practices of historically authoritarian governments — including our own."
"The screen is a safe space to indulge in the things that scare us, and this makes horror incredibly valuable to the arts."
"The tonal shift and messaging may be an attempt to diversify her outreach, but the campaign instead feels gimmicky."
"The inclusion of these glasses showcases a clear interest in catering to all visitors and creating accessible, diverse spaces. Yet, this singular change emphasizes the many different ways the museum remains inaccessible for people with disabilities."
