Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

Gallery: OMA demonstration provides platform to discuss racism

November 16, 2016 by Optimist Staff, Lauren Franco and Lydia Lawson

Students discussed racism at a platform demonstration after Chapel Wednesday sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Photos by Lydia Lawson and Lauren Franco.

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Summer Thompson speaks at demonstration Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: A crowd listens to students speak against racism outside the Campus Center Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Caitlin Walker speaks against racism at demonstration after Chapel. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lauren Franco)

: Khamisie Green speaks at demonstration Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lauren Franco)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lauren Franco)

: Students speak out against racism after Chapel Wednesday. (Photo by Lydia Lawson)

About Optimist Staff

About Lauren Franco

My name is Lauren and I'm the Editor in Chief of the Optimist this year. I'm an avid fan of romantic comedies, the First Amendment and national parks. More than anything, I'm passionate about storytelling via photographs, and love getting to know the heart of people through my lens.

About Lydia Lawson

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