Black Student Group at University of Missouri Told to Rename Its ‘Welcome Black BBQ’ Event

Published on August 21, 2024

A black student group at the University of Missouri was forced to change the name of its upcoming “Welcome Black BBQ” event due to the school’s concerns over a lack of inclusivity, it has claimed. The group, the Legion of Black Collegians, said in an Aug. 17 post on Instagram that it was heartbroken at having to change the event name to the “Welcome Black and Gold BBQ.” The barbecue will be held on Aug. 23 at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time. According to the post, the group spent “several months” fighting the decision and trying to keep the event’s original name and message....

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