Every week in February, a Western Front reporter will discuss a person or event important to black history in recognition of Black History Month.
Right after high school graduation, Mocki Serey was excited to attend Western as a freshman. With 20 cents in his wallet, Serey was depending on financial aid to help pay for the cost of attendance and housing.
“We thank the OSA for bringing this cultural misappropriation to the attention of the Athletics Department and to the university as a whole. We take our commitment to diversity, authentic inclusion and social justice seriously, yet we acknowledge that we still have much to learn and improve upon as we strive to bring multiple cultures together in a respectful and harmonious campus climate," he said. "This is important work that requires the involvement of all members of the Western community, including our students, who often lead us to our best outcomes.”
Western KhSA Club leaders (left to right) Irisa Sin, Erika Ey and Lance Phetkanya. // Photo by October Yates
Content warning: This article contains references to the sexual exploitation of children.
Imarisha has a slideshow with audio commentary in case you missed the presentation. // Video by Walidah Imarisha
Solutions by The State News
