He said that on June 25, the Graduation day of the African students would be celebrated together. "We have also started a campaign against racism named 'Do I Look Different' on social media to spread awareness among people, and the African students have agreed," Siddiqui added. Samuel Jack is secretary of the Association for African Students in India. "There are a lot of issues that we face here, from finding an accommodation, to racial abuses because we are students here," he said, adding, "I am speaking to you on behalf of the African students and not on behalf of the African community." Shahid Siddiqui, president of the Association for Community Research and Action advocating African students, told IANS, "There is a huge communication and cultural gap between the two communities here.

Source: Mid-Day June 12, 2016 03:00 UTC