Friday, November 02, 2018

Presence of doormen at U. Virginia frat party entrance deemed 'racist' - The College Fix

Presence of doormen at U. Virginia frat party entrance deemed 'racist' - The College Fix

"Two organizations at the University of Virginia have “apologized for and denounced” alleged “blatant discrimination and violence” that took place at a fraternity house party on Saturday evening.
Any “violence,” however, appears to be merely symbolic in nature.
...So … what precisely is the issue?
The Daily reports that “according to the statement, SHHO and I.M.P. members made ‘numerous attempts’ to follow these norms, but were met with ‘resistance’ from fraternity members.”
What does this even mean? 
...However, consider how they word this beef:
“IFC fraternities at U.Va. are often predominantly white, and photos that circulated online appeared to show several white men guarding the entrance to the party, creating what some people viewed as an unwelcoming environment for minority students” (emphasis added).
Ah. 
The ‘ol “some people viewed” gripe..."
Read on.

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