Several organizations of students of color have been the target of harassment since signing the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions agreement, according to a statement issued on Monday.
The Incarceration to Education Coalition hosted a sit with the Black and Brown Coalition, Black Student Union and other student activist groups on Kimmel's staircases to get NYU administration to make a statement that the school will not use applicant incarceration histories when considering them.
NYU President Andrew Hamilton awarded the 2016 President's Service Award to the Black and Brown Coalition for its positive contributions to NYU diversity.
Though activists should absolutely ensure the university follows through on their word, change comes in small steps and the administration’s recent pledges should be seen as encouraging milestones toward progress.
