In a written statement to The Miami Student, black community leaders, who wished to remain anonymous in solidarity to the entire black community at Miami, voiced concerns about the university’s statement and why they felt compelled to create the social media campaign.
“We must say that this flyer is not only a direct reflection of how Black students are feeling currently,” the statement reads. “It is a testament to how Black students at Miami have felt for far too long. It wasn’t until the release of Miami’s initial statement that the negligence we felt was confirmed, and their blatant ignorance towards our experiences on campus was truly exposed.”
Carlin, Tim. Students respond to Miami’s statement on George Floyd,” June 6, 2020.