counter-spaces – Contemporary Racism

Finding a Place to Belong

Michael Cannon — Wed, 08 May 2019 13:36:57 +0000

On college campuses, much like any other place, there is a drive to feel as though one belongs. However, for some this may be harder than others. Specifically, on primarily white campuses, students of color may not feel as though there is a place for them. However, research done on this population suggests that students often find solace in what are known as “counter-spaces.” These students used counter-spaces to help them navigate the institution which ...

black and queer, and here – even if they don’t always see us

breebooth — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:53:15 +0000

One of my favorite topics that we’ve covered in this course thus far is the creation of counter-spaces. I am intrigued by this concept because I have created these spaces for myself at Muhlenberg without knowing that it had a name attached to it. What is more, it intrigued me to know that counter-spaces are something students of color across the country are constantly creating for themselves. I think my interest lies in the naming ...