The Anti-Racism Campaign ‘I, Too, Am Oxford’ is Powerful and Direct
Farida Helmy — March 26, 2014 — Social Good
References: itooamoxford.tumblr & theguardian
Inspired by the recent viral ‘I, Too, Am Harvard’ initiative by students who felt they were looked at and treated differently because of the color of their skin, the new ‘I, Too, Am Oxford’ anti-racism campaign helps get the message across one more time.
Both anti-racism campaigns were inspired by the line “I, too, am America” from a 1926 civil liberties poem, and hopefully the initiative will make a difference.
“Students in their daily encounters at Oxford are made to feel different and ‘Othered’ from the Oxford community. Hopefully this project will demonstrate that despite there being a greater number of students of color studying at Oxford now than there has ever been before, there are still issues that need to be discussed,” says the team behind the ‘I, Too, Am Oxford’ student initiative.
With 70 students of color posing with the sort of degrading comments they have been dealing with, these students are taking a stance and demanding that a discussion on race be taken seriously.
Both anti-racism campaigns were inspired by the line “I, too, am America” from a 1926 civil liberties poem, and hopefully the initiative will make a difference.
“Students in their daily encounters at Oxford are made to feel different and ‘Othered’ from the Oxford community. Hopefully this project will demonstrate that despite there being a greater number of students of color studying at Oxford now than there has ever been before, there are still issues that need to be discussed,” says the team behind the ‘I, Too, Am Oxford’ student initiative.
With 70 students of color posing with the sort of degrading comments they have been dealing with, these students are taking a stance and demanding that a discussion on race be taken seriously.
Trend Themes
1. Anti-racial Student Campaigns - Opportunity to create anti-racism campaigns that empower students and raise awareness about racial inequalities.
2. Viral Initiatives - Potential for viral campaigns that amplify the voices of marginalized communities and promote social change.
3. Demand for Discussions on Race - Growing need for open and honest discussions on race to address issues of discrimination and foster inclusivity.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Education institutions can adopt anti-racism campaigns to create an inclusive environment for students.
2. Social Media - Platforms can support and amplify viral initiatives to promote awareness and generate constructive conversations about racial inequality.
3. Diversity and Inclusion Consulting - Consulting firms can help organizations foster diversity and inclusivity by facilitating discussions on race and providing training on anti-racism.
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