Race & Diversity

MSU President Dr. Biff Williams said in a letter, “for us to continue providing a quality education to our students, we must align with the expectations established by state leadership.”

In a unanimous vote, the council supported a complaint addressed to MU Chancellor and UM System President Mun Choi.

Maurice Gipson opened up about his experience navigating the state of DEI over the past few years.

When Missouri newly gained its statehood, it declared all Indigenous peoples to leave the state—forcing them to leave behind family members and ancestors who had been laid to rest. Here's more on what you should know about the processes in mid-Missouri to return those human remains to their rightful homes and people.

Columbia's new La Calle Ocho Café owner talks about chasing his dream of opening a coffee shop.

Almost 51% of Missouri is women, but they don’t have that representation on the state’s appointed boards and commissions.

Racial disparities in traffic stops and searches still exist within mid-Missouri and across the state. One organization is sharing a way for community members to change those numbers.

La conferencia de Cambio de Colores ha ocurrido por 21 años. Empezó el 7 de junio en Columbia. Pero organizadores desea enfatizar un tema diferente pero muy importante este año.

The 21st Cambio de Colores Conference started Wednesday in Columbia. But organizers hope to emphasize a different yet very important idea this year.

The University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology opened its first student exhibition Thursday. It highlights Alaska Native pieces as well as promotes physical and digital knowledge repatriation.