Updated as of June 18, 2020 at 10:07 A.M. PST
Agency has created a chronological timeline of how LMU’s students, faculty and staff have responded to George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter movement.
We have also documented which organizations have made official statements and when they were made based on permanent Instagram posts. Organizations that may or may not have made statements using disappearing Instagram stories are not reflected in these lists.
This article will be updated as time goes on and as more information is made available.
June 12: Delta Kappa Alpha makes an official statement.
June 14: Students respond to The Los Angeles Loyolan’s ‘Person on the Street’ article
New organizations to make official statements: Residence Hall Association
Multiple students comment on the LA Loyolan's Instagram post promoting their article “Person on the Street: Black Lives Matter.” Students shared opposition to the inclusion of images with protestors' faces, names and ages along with Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Captain Brian Morrison’s quote.
June 15: Black Lives Matter Los Angeles present the People’s Budget to City Council
People's Budget Los Angeles, a coalition organized by Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles presents their proposal to defund the police and adopt a people’s budget at City Council. This proposal centers around defunding the police and investing in housing for low-income, mental health services, suspension and cancellation of rent during the pandemic, funding for public schools, and investing directly in the Black community. The People’s Budget emphasizes no longer wanting police.
June 16: President Timothy Snyder releases a letter to the LMU community
A new letter from the President’s Office titled “Beyond Words” announces the University’s renewed commitment to anti-racism and highlights recent and upcoming actions that it plans to take in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
President Snyder references the promise he made in his previous letter, “Speaking Up and Taking Action,” about turning reflection into action in regards to combating institutionalized racism at LMU.
In the letter, the University announces that it will now recognize Juneteenth as a paid university holiday. The letter also mentions that Ethnic and Intercultural Services (EIS) and Student Psychological Services (SPS) staff are readily available for students during this time.
The University also states that it will focus more on LMU’s partnerships with the Black community in Los Angeles.
A digital feedback form was also created for the community to share their ideas as to how the University can fulfill this mission.
June 17: Brothers of Consciousness commemorate Black women in an Instagram post
Say their names: Oluwatoyin Salau, Na’Kia Crawford, Dominique Fells, Riah Milton
Organizations that have yet to make official statements via permanent posts on Instagram:
GREEK LIFE:
LMU Sorority and Fraternity Life
Order of Omega
United Greek Council
Alpha Sigma Nu
Lambda Chi Alpha
ATHLETICS:
The Cage
Athletes in Action
Women’s Tennis
Water Polo
Esports
Ice Hockey
Club Ultimate
COLLEGES
College of Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS:
Office of Black Student Services
Ethnic and Intercultural Services
LMU CARES
Academic Resource Center
Public Safety
KLMU
Tower Yearbook
LMU Dining
Thomas P. Kelly Art Gallery
National Residence Hall Honorary
El Espejo
M-School
The Loft
Study Abroad
Tau Sigma Honor Society
Conference and Event Services
Program Assistants
HR Wellness
Mane Entertainment
Center for Reconciliation and Justice
LMU Student Workers
Wellness Educators
Kuumba
REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:
National Association of Black Journalists
Laser Squad Bravo
LM-UMatch
Student Brewing Club
EmpowerHER
Auto Club
Armenian Student Association
Eco Students
Student Veterans Organization
Young Americans For Freedom
Best Buddies
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