President Martha E. Pollack’s Sept. 17 message to the Cornell Community made clear that the University takes the situation seriously, and the presidential task force, if properly constituted, could be an incredibly important mechanism in the months to come. The demands presented to President Pollack by Black Students United are clear, well-supported and merit a comprehensive examination and speedy response from the administration. Over the next several weeks, Cornell must commit to a conversation and a reckoning about race, about privilege, about responsibility. As we proceed, all involved parties should continue to recognize that their words actions have consequences for all those around them. This is Cornell: we’re all here for a reason, and it’s not because we shy away from a challenge.

Source: Daily Sun September 21, 2017 05:26 UTC