We have just learned that the African Descent Student Opportunity Success Coordinator position will not be renewed for this year! The position was previously filled by Dotun Olutoke who has worked tirelessly to provide support and resources for Black students.
We want to organize a peaceful protest in front of Uhall to hold the university accountable for this decision. Creating this position provided Black students with much needed support and resources, by removing it they are disregarding the needs of Black students.
Why should you care?
- Last year Dotun orchestrated the black history month events including the Black excellence gala where multiple students were given bursaries
- Dotun has provided students facing food insecurity with grocery cards and meal hall cards.
He has provided support to Black Student Clubs such as the Acadia Caribbean Union, The Black Student Association and he has advocated for the needs of students behind the scenes and done so much more.
What can we do?
- Sign a petition requesting that the position not be removed
- Request a sit down with the Vice Provost and other faculty so that we can get answers and voice our concerns
- Peacefully protest in the front of University Hall in order to hold the university accountable for this decision.
If you are interested in being apart of this protest meet us at 6pm on Friday 24th in the ASU. Please share this with your friends so that we can get as much help as possible. The meeting is Friday and there we will discuss our goals for the protest and choose a date
You’re invited to Organize a Peaceful Protest Fri Jan 24, 2025 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. (EST) https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDlmNmUyOTMtYWQ4NS00MWY2LWI2OTUtZGQzNzg4MDhiMWY3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2238b8ccee-acfd-40eb-972e-552d7cd548a3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2291702fb8-9620-4067-bbbf-56a3d74ac8c8%22%7d Tap on the link or paste it in a browser to join