Letters For Carleton

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

We congratulate Alison R. Byerly on her selection as @CarletonCollege's new president.

At the same time, we remain concerned about Carleton’s ability to prioritize racial equality, justice, and inclusion.

Read the full note here: https://t.co/8YOhOmElin

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

We encourage @CarletonCollege alumni to re-elevate this issue by letting Alumni Relations know that confronting institutional racism at Carleton remains a top priority for alumni. /end

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

We congratulate Alison R. Byerly on her selection as @CarletonCollege's new president.

At the same time, we remain concerned about Carleton’s ability to prioritize racial equality, justice, and inclusion.

Read the full note here: https://t.co/8YOhOmElin

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

Did the hiring committee ask President Byerly to speak to her record at Lafayette? And, if so, what past successes and future plans did she share that gave them confidence in her ability to make Carleton a leader on diversity, equity, and inclusion? /4

[downwithbrownblog @downwithbrownb1]

"And at what point do we face the ugly truth that our educational institutions cannot be “anti-racist” without confronting and dismantling the racist power structures foundational to their very existence?

https://t.co/9jCv2g51FE

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

Update: Read about the organizers' meeting with the College. https://t.co/FALWYbGmux #Letters4Carleton #CarletonCollege

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

We (organizers) met with President Poskanzer & others on Thursday. We are compiling our notes and will return with an update. #BlackVoicesMatter #BIPOCStudentsMatter #BlackStudentsMatter

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

We hope it is the 1st of many opportunities for alumni to partner in changing campus culture.#Letters4Carleton #blackstudentsmatter #BIPOCStudentsMatter #BlackVoicesMatter

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

Thank you to the faculty who invited alums of color to an informal conversation last night to reflect on the barriers that many faced as students & to imagine what a more supportive campus might look like. Cont. 1/2

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

“We will keep you informed on the outcome of this conversation, and will continue to advocate for a public forum open to all signatories.” #BlackStudentsMatter #BIPOCStudentsMatter #BlackVoicesMatter #StillGrinding #NoLetUp

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

We (organizers) have been invited to a conversation with President Poskanzer & others. “We believe in the power of conversation to build common understanding, and in that spirit, we have accepted their invitation.” Read full update. #Letters4Carleton https://t.co/je6GWcY7PV

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

“Thank you for all the work you have put into this effort already, including the many social media posts, emails to the College, conversations with friends, helpful comments on the sign-up form, and more.We are working to honor those efforts.”

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

“We want to challenge Carleton’s habit of dealing with race and racism through siloed conversations and processes, which perpetuates the very imbalance of power that needs to be evaluated and reformed.”

[Letters For Carleton @ForCarleton]

“We don’t know how this meeting will go. But we will continue to request an open process that brings all affected parties — including students, alumni, staff, faculty, and trustees — into a transparent and constructive dialogue as early as possible.”

[Divest Carleton @DivestCarleton]

Carls: WATCH @ForCarleton convo w profs Adriana Estill & Anita Chikkatur, alums Ainsley LeSure '05 & Halah Mohammed '14 about @CarletonCollege centering pain instead of anger, not engaging w alums, & not doing the processing needed for structural change. https://t.co/VnoTLAS0N8

[Won't @atrrrevida]

We demand @carletoncollege address alumni concerns PUBLICALLY and transparently, in an interactive forum #tryagaincarleton #letters4carleton #blackstudentsmatter

[Jenny Nunemacher (she/her) @nunemaj]

A forum provides accountability and transparency. Private conversations aim to divide individuals with united goals. Do better. We believe in Carleton. #TryAgainCarleton #blackstudentsmatter #letters4carleton

[Emily Clark @emily____clark]

@CarletonCollege #TryAgainCarleton #Letters4Carleton #blackstudentsmatter

[Mitchell Campbell, PhD @MiRoCampbell]

Last week, I joined >2000 @CarletonCollege alumni demanding the college commit to anti-racism. The response was inadequate in numerous ways. The college has an opportunity to be a leader, and I'll keep applying the heat until they realize that #tryagainCarleton #letters4carleton