UTK Racial Awareness

UTK's student-run twitter created to inform the university community about current racial issues and encourage discussion about these issues

[UTK Racial Awareness @UTKRacialAware]

What does the increased representation of African-Americans on the Ferguson city council say about progress there? http://t.co/GG44bEzNLV

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What are your thoughts on this? How does that make you feel? How do you normally respond if this is said to you?

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Would love to hear feedback about our previous tweet/article. Many people really feel that racism is no longer an issue. (cont)

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What should the Trayvon Martin tragedy say to people who believe racism ended with some equality laws in the 60s? http://t.co/0RV7lVVOkR

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When Pres. Obama was elected the US had a high confidence in race relations but things have changed. http://t.co/UAbTD8xx6K

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Everyone give a follow to @DiversityAffUTK They are a great committee on campus working to make UT an inclusive environment to all people.

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It seems that society has the wrong thought of Race. Here is an interesting article to define it:
http://t.co/bWXJnFMvti

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There are people with different ethnicities and are defined by a different race. Doesn't mean one should be bitter toward a different race

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Have you ever thought about the subject of race without racism coming to mind? It seems people immediately mistake race for racism now

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On citizen videos and its place in racial progression and awareness over the last 25 years. http://t.co/KYO0kilNDe

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regarding blatant or possibly underlying racial stereotypes and structures in our society?

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Does this make you believe that this was simply a case of poor officer training or is there more to see here (cont) https://t.co/N0IaWIJ2BA

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

Officer charged with murdering #WalterScott received 9 weeks of training. Nationally, the average is 19 weeks: http://t.co/Gk8kEuVYGr

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South Carolina Police Officer Charged With Murder in Shooting of Walter Scott http://t.co/cckLl13WyI

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a civilized discussion and safe place to share thoughts with the campus community here at UT.

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Feel free to mention us in any thoughts or reflections you share regarding the developing story of #WalterScott to help promote a (cont)

[WSB-TV @wsbtv]

WATCH LIVE: Attorney speaks out about #WalterScott shooting video http://t.co/2R5rvNSfa9

[The Tufts Daily @TuftsDaily]

Parents of Trayvon Martin share story, discuss racial injustice http://t.co/BGy4LDlIdn

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What do you think about Martese Johnson's arrest at UVA last month?What does this say about our society? http://t.co/1WkRaeNfZ6

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Feel free to respond and give any feedback you may have regarding any information posted here or thoughts about current events in general!!