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Tag: John C. Calhoun
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Clemson U to Remove Name of Pro-Slavery Political Leader From its Honors College
Clemson University will remove the name of John C. Calhoun, a pro-slavery political leader and a former U.S. vice president, from its Honors College, in a move consistent with a nationwide outcry against racism since the death of George Floyd due to police brutality. Calhoun Honors College, named so since 1982, will now be called […]
June 12, 2020
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Former Dean of Yale Law School Sparks Controversy with New Book
A new book written by the former dean of Yale Law School has sparked controversy and reignited discussion about diversity and free speech on Yale University’s campus.
September 9, 2019
Students
Yale to Remove Carving with Gun Pointed at Native American
Yale University said it will remove a “problematic” doorway stone carving that depicts a Puritan settler aiming a musket at a Native American, a decision that follows criticism for initially covering up the musket with removable stonework.
August 22, 2017
Students
Yale Removes Slave Proponent’s Name from Residence Hall
After a wave of student protests, Yale University announced over the weekend that it would remove the name of John C. Calhoun—a Yale alumnus—who was a proponent of slavery, from an undergraduate residence hall.
February 12, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Yale to Revisit Name of College Honoring Slavery Supporter
NEW HAVEN, Conn. ― Yale University said Monday it will reconsider the decision to keep the name of a residential college named for John C. Calhoun, a 19th-century alumnus and ardent supporter of slavery. Yale President Peter Salovey announced in April that the university was preserving the name of Calhoun College, defying protesters who railed […]
August 1, 2016
African-American
Yale Begins ‘Conversation’ on Calhoun College Name
Yale University officials have launched a campus conversation on whether to rename a residential college named for 19th century alumnus John C. Calhoun, a leading ideologue of American slavery.
September 9, 2015
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