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alumni
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LISTENING. LEARNING. GROWING. A ROUNDTABLE ON RACIAL INJUSTICE
Recently, six individuals sat down to discuss inequality and the systematic challenges that face minorities in the United States—specifically in Jamestown. Overall, the participants explained that they have had a very positive experience at the University of Jamestown, saying that they were met with love and kindness. But, everyone agreed, there is still room for growth.
Throughout the discussion, Dr. Polly Peterson often paused to remark on the valuable takeaways she was hearing from staff and alumni. One theme continued to rise to the forefront: there needs to be a change. A change in human perception. This change will be challenging, one met with hurdles. But, it is a change that the leaders at UJ have boldly stated they care deeply about as lifelong learners committed to servant leadership.
PARTICIPANTS
Gabrielle Brown
Terrell Alfred (’20)
Byron Jones (’12)
UJ Assistant Track and Field Coach | Graduate student | From St. Paul, MN
Basketball Trainer | Originally from St. Lucia, Grew up in New York City, Now resides in Orlando, FL
Facility Director | From Glenallen, MD
“I definitely feel like from my peers, that I am super supported here, but I think there’s room for growth, and I’m excited to be a part of that.”
“Everyone’s always asking me, ‘Where’d you go?’ I tell them, ‘University of Jamestown,’ with confidence.”
“I’m excited to be here to possibly help make a change and get people informed.”
