The University of Alabama shuttered the offices of the Black Student Union and a queer resource center last week in compliance with a state law that bans public universities from allocating resources to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
TUSCALOOSA , Ala. — There was one major deciding factor in Cierra Gilliam’s decision about where to go to college.
“It feels terrible, like there is no place to go,” Gilliam said. “They ripped all the signage and things down, and there is nothing left.”Lowe’s changes some DEI policies amid legal attacks on diversity programs and activist pressureUnder the bill signed by Gov. Kay Ivey in March, DEI is defined as classes, training, programs and events where attendance is based on a person’s race, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin or sexual orientation.
Both the Queer Student Association and the Black Student Union are still free to reserve meeting rooms on campus that are available to all student groups. But neither group will receive any designated resources from the school. Queer Student Association president Schottelkotte said that the only silver lining to the bill has been the outpouring of support from advocacy groups like the local chapter of the Human Rights Council and Central Alabama Pride. At least eight outside groups have agreed to sponsor the annual Shantay UA party, an event that celebrates the school’s queer students, according to an Instagram post made by the Queer Student Association.
“In Tuscaloosa and across Alabama, organizations like BSU play a critical role in continuing the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement,” Young said.
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