Howard University students are in their sixth day of occupying the administration building. They are winning support from the faculty with the Faculty Senate Council voting no confidence in the president, Board of Trustees and others.
Faculty Senate Council @HowardU voted no-confidence Monday in #HowardU president, provost, COO & Board of Trustees. Faculty at Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting could vote to rectify the Council’s vote of no-confidence! Retweet!#HUResist of #CrookedHowardUniversity #Stewardship pic.twitter.com/unMH4TBO2z
— Oliver McGee PhD MBA (@OliverMcGee) April 3, 2018
The Faculty Senate also issued a letter of support for the students saying they “… are encouraged by and proud of our students’ efforts, which are living examples of the mission of Howard University.”
BREAKING: The Faculty Senate Council issues letter of student support. “… are encouraged by and proud of our students’ efforts, which are living examples of the mission of Howard University.” pic.twitter.com/kHD7YSmZiq
— The Hilltop (@TheHilltopHU) April 3, 2018
Black America web, CNN and USA Today reported that the Howard University Board of Trustees has already agreed to one of their nine demands to “provide adequate housing for all students under the age of 21 and extend the fall 2018 housing deposit deadline to May 1,” according to Alexis McKenney, a Howard student and lead organizer of HU Resist.
Even though one demand has been met, McKenney told the media that students will continue to occupy the administration building until the other eight have been met. #HUResist is not willing to negotiate on the remaining demands.
McKenney was reported in CNN explaining, “We want people to see that there is a reason why we are here. It’s not just the financial aid situation — that highlights a very serious and a very pervasive issue of the lack of transparency with this administration, and the lack of student involvement in all functions, which has led to a lot of issues.”
USA Today reported, “The student group described talks with the board of trustee members in a news release and said they’re prepared to continue their occupation until they are satisfied that their demands have been met.”
The students held a candlelight vigil to honor the activism of Winnie Mandela who was a leader in ending apartheid in South Africa.
Good morning everyone! As it’s our 6th day of occupation we’d like to thank everyone who has supported us. We would also like to spotlight the strength of students who continue to stand with us – even as classes go on. We will win because of each other! ❤️✊? #StudentPowerHU
— #StudentPowerHU (@HUResist) April 3, 2018
— #StudentPowerHU (@HUResist) April 2, 2018
@HUResist is going strong. Day 6! Ain’t no Power like student Power because #HU student Power don’t stop! They got this! #StudentPowerHU #HUResist pic.twitter.com/t5NshumADf
— Nee Nee Tay (@ItsNeeTay) April 3, 2018
Check out the beautiful community we’ve built in the A building. We’re inclusive of marginalized identities and uplifting of student voice. All Howard students are welcome, so come through tonight or tomorrow! An example of #StudentPowerHU! pic.twitter.com/55B33C7cWK
— #StudentPowerHU (@HUResist) April 2, 2018
Just in case y’all forgot pic.twitter.com/nMME1i5ScO
— Wayne Frederick Doesn’t Care About Black People (@414Specs) March 30, 2018
If you would like to donate to help ensure that we can continue to provide food and supplies for the surrounding community, and expand to provide for the larger community, please do! https://t.co/rBh7wIepSX
— Wayne Frederick Doesn’t Care About Black People (@414Specs) April 2, 2018