Protests over racial issues spread to more US campuses

Protests against racial injustice have spread beyond the University of Missouri as students at least two other US campuses have walked out of classes. Rallies were held on Wednesday at Ithaca College in New York and Smith College in Massachusetts. The president of the University of Missouri was ousted on Monday after students said he […]

Protests against racial injustice have spread beyond the University of Missouri as students at least two other US campuses have walked out of classes.
Rallies were held on Wednesday at Ithaca College in New York and Smith College in Massachusetts.
The president of the University of Missouri was ousted on Monday after students said he did not do enough to address racism.
Students at over 20 campuses have planned solidarity protests this week.
At Ithaca College, the demonstrators are also seeking changes in campus leadership.
On Wednesday, protesters chanted “Tom Rochon – no confidence”, referring to the college’s president.
The protesters say Mr Rochon has failed to increase the number of minority students who attend Ithaca, among other complaints.
Protests were also held at Yale University in Connecticut after administrators sent out an email advising students about offensive Halloween costumes.