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Black student and faculty activists, buoyed by the nationwide wave toward overdue societal change, prompted UNC Charlotte leadership to respond to their demands to formalize the study of Black people and Black liberation.
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The 10 Demands was a set of concerns that was written to the Chancellor from the Black Students of UNC Charlotte, with the hopes that people in authority will honor and keep promises of being allies and supporting the black student population on campus.
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Statement from BSU "We are dedicated to needs, concerns, and progress of the black population of the University community... We serve as the liaison of the black population to the University, we initiate programs fit to meet rising needs among the black community. We work with departments in assessing and addressing the needs of the black population. We are a pillar for unity among the black community and as a community, strive towards unity"
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In 2014 the members of Sigma Kappa performed a “Pocahontas dance” in which sorority members wore stereotypically Native American costumes and were painted with "tribal" markings. The then Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, Arthur Jackson, issued a statement. In it, the public was assured that the members of Sigma Kappa who participated “meant no offense” and that the university viewed this incident as a “teachable moment.” The sorority never apologized and remain in good standing with UNCC. -
Previously there was a Native American Student Organization. However, as members graduated and COVID-19 hit, the group no longer met. Page Freeman took the initiative to revamp the organization under the name NASA. She held an interest meeting over zoom. Within the next few months, an Executive team was elected and the group began meeting regularly. The group continues to grow while creating a safe space for Native people to find community while on campus. -
As a part of the University's Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, a land and people acknowledgment plaque was unveiled outside of Popp Martin Student Union. Page Freeman, Native American Student Association President, spoke at the ceremony and was one of three Native people at the event. The Native people of our campus feel that it was disrespectful to not have any representatives of the tribes acknowledged present for the event. Many question if the plaque was done for show.
