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Occidental Protests and Calls for Diversity on College Campuses
Students who've been occupying the administration building at Occidental College moved to the office of President Jonathan Vietch today. He has refused to step down like his counterpart at the University of Missouri. That action a week ago has helped spread protests over racism and the lack of diversity to campuses around the country, including USC and Claremont-McKenna as well as to Oxy. We hear from both sides.
By Warren Olney • • 22m ListenStudents who've been occupying the administration building at Occidental College moved to the office of President Jonathan Vietch today. He has refused to step down like his counterpart at the University of Missouri. That action a week ago has helped spread protests over racism and the lack of diversity to campuses around the country, including USC and Claremont-McKenna as well as to Oxy. We hear from both sides.
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Photo: Occidental College president Jonathan Vietch speaks to members of Oxy United for Black Liberation on the Occidental College campus, November 12, 2015.
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