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Attacks on 'segregated' graduation ceremonies overlook the history of racism on campus

  • Written by Crystal Garcia, Assistant Professor of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Attacks on 'segregated' graduation ceremonies overlook the history of racism on campus'Affinity' graduations for certain groups take place on campuses throughout the U.S.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images

For most college students, graduation is a one-time event. But for a growing number of students from various groups, such as students of color or LGTBQ students, there might be multiple graduation ceremonies to attend.

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