Timeline by Kristina Balciuncaite, Visual Content Manager. Whitney SidesSenior Staff [email protected] After the protest last spring to expel Michael Williams, Ph.D. candidate and the recent backlash of Jeffery Morris, assistant professor and self-proclaimed “civic nationalist”, the university responded to both incidents with firm statements. But there is one thing they can’t do under the law: fire the faculty and staff in question. Why? There’s a lot to unpack, but it’s also very simple, according to First Amendment expert and UAB visiting professor William Nevin, Ph.D. and J.D.. “The constitution doesn’t single out ‘hate speech’,” Nevin said. “It doesn’t recognize it. It doesn’t see it as anything other than just speech we don’t like and part…
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Kaleidoscope Staff Reports Recently, the Kaleidoscope reported on Jeremiah McGuire’s, a graduate student in computer science, role as the Alabama state coordinator for the recognized white supremacist group, Identity Evropa by the Southern Poverty Law Center. McGuire is the second known student at UAB who has been associated with white supremacy. In an exclusive interview, Jeremiah McGuire sat down the Kaleidoscope to offer more context in his role in Identity Evropa. Read the Kaleidoscope’s previous reporting here. McGuire said he wants people to know he is not a white supremacist anymore. “I sorted myself out of it,” McGuire said. “I realized…
Whitney SidesBlazer News [email protected] ****UPDATE**** 2:44 p.m. The UAB Students for Diversity and Campus Safety released a statement yesterday to the university. The statement urged the UAB Administration to take “a strong stance against all forms of terrorism.” The statement demands UAB of the following: 1. Address white supremacy as UAB would address any other terrorist threat. 2. Apologize for lack of response and provide resources to students. 3. Implement programs to raise awareness of these social issues on campus. 4. Require diversity training for all employees on campus . Link to full statement here. ****UPDATE**** 11:47 a.m. Paulette Dilworth, UAB Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ph.D.…
The UAB Child Development Center has provided childcare services to UAB employees since 1995. Photo by Sufia Alam, Editor in Chief Myles Womack Managing [email protected] On Thursday, July 25, Felicia Layton, junior in kinesiology and employee of one of the university’s daycares, UAB Child Development Center, was sent home midway through her shift due to her appearance. …
Jordan SmithOpinion [email protected] Since 1969, pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts have filled the month of June in honor to celebrate the LBGTQ community. Pride Month is truly a celebration and a commemorative month. Popular stores like J. Crew, Bloomingdale, McDonald’s, H&M, Nike, and Lululemon all symbolically support the LBGTQ community with a lack of visible support. According to Vox.com, “H&M donates a portion of what their customers spend on pride merchandise to LGBTQ communities, J. Crew donates fifty percent of the purchase price of its pride T-shirts, and the Nike website says that Nike has donated almost $2.7 million…
Photos by Cameron McPhail/Staff Photographer Chris Burton, senior in biomedical sciences, participates in “Students: stand in solidarity against hate” rally in the HSC Amphitheater on April 17. Emma OwenBlazer News [email protected] Michael Williams, biology teacher assistant said he had been a part of Identity Evropa, a white supremacist group, but recently quit his membership, in an interview with The Chronicle.Williams said he did not breach UAB’s policies, but refused to comment further. “I would like to say I’ve not violated any UAB policy/code of conduct or any laws at any time,” Williams said. “Also, I think UAB handled this well and in the interest of all students.”…
International student team created a pastry start-up with sweets from across the globe PHOTOS BY DREW CRENSHAW; 1. Sunny Nguyen, Content Creator, photographer and videographer for the Unity Cafe, serves pastries during the UAB International Festival on March 30. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 2. FROM LEFT:Joy Samarah, Social Media coordinator for the Unity Cafe; Nguyen; Haifa AlHarrasi, Business Connector for the Unity Cafe; Hana Sisirak, founder of the Unity Cafe. Emma Owen Blazer News [email protected] Vietnamese Coffee, Swedish Sticky Cake and Tres Leches Cake are just a few of the treats the Unity Café offers students at UAB. The Unity Café is a start-up that…
Photo courtesy of Parker RosePoster outside Spencer Honors House, accusing Michael Williams, Ph.D candidate and Biology Teacher’s Assistant, of white supremacy. Emma OwenBlazer News [email protected] Sunday, posters flooded campus featuring Michael Williams’, Ph.D candidate and Biology Teacher’s Assistant, picture, alongside claims accusing Williams of serving as pledge coordinator of the white nationalist group known as Identity Europa. Other claims on the poster said that Williams is an avid listener of Daily Shoah, a Neo-Nazi Podcast that frequently promotes genocide. Paulette Dilworth, Ph.D. and Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, issued a statement regarding this situation. Dilworth said UAB is against any kind of hate and is aware of the…
Symone Sanders speaks on her journey toward success, equality PHOTOS BY AMY LAWHON/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERSymone Sanders said her being focused on your goals is important when climbing up the political latter. Emma OwenBlazer News [email protected] After going through 27 job interviews, Symone Sanders figured out how focus and determination are key elements of success. CNN Commentator and former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders, said her extensive career in politics was inspired by her collegiate internships.“When I was a [communications associate] for the mayor’s office in Omaha, Nebraska, the city tried to recall the mayor,” Sanders said.“They brought in a firm from Tennessee…
PHOTO BY DREW CRENSHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER About 35 people gathered to watch the first movie of the year, a French film called “Amelie.” Allison BrownCityLifestyle [email protected] The sound of at least three different languages filled Rojo during the first screening of the Alabama International Cinema. “Our goal is to promote inclusion and diversity through art, music, dance, film and food,” said Robert Hernandez, president and co-founder of Alabama Multicultural Organization (AMOR), a Birmingham based non-profit organization. On Tuesday, January 29, AMOR showcased diversity with its newest program, the Alabama International Cinema. About 35 people gathered to watch the first movie of the…