Florida State University students made a statement during Saturday’s football game with a “Black Out” march after being frustrated with some racially charged events.  

Students felt speaking out was necessary following some racists acts on campus. 

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The march was initiated once the Black Student Union noticed fliers posted on campus coming from the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups.  

“A lot of students are coming to me and they’re saying within the past few weeks, different occurrences on campus have made them feel unsafe,” said Black Student Union President Jaze Shaw-Young. “We’ve had conversations with administration and they’re open to listening to us but we just want to make sure we gave Black students the opportunity to feel reaffirmed in their space and to make their voices heard about their concerns and what they wish to see.” 

FSU officials believed the fliers posted around campus had no connection to the school and were done as a prank.  

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However, the President of Florida State University Richard McCullough released a letter addressed to the entire campus.  

“Florida State University has made great strides in improving the campus climate in recent years, but it’s become clear to me that we have work to do to ensure that every student, faculty and staff member feels respected, safe and valued. There have been a few incidents this fall that are antithetical to the values that Florida State University holds dear. I abhor racism and discrimination, and it has no place here,” McCullough said.  

School officials are setting up meetings with Black student leaders and having campus listening sessions. They also plan on taking recommendations from the Racism, Equity and Inclusion Task Force on how to deal with these situations moving forward.  

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