On Wednesday, November 8 Morehouse and Spelman College went head to head on Twitter with the main topic being rape allegations. Wednesday students put up an extreme volume of signs with a list of names including multiple male students who currently attend Morehouse. Many of the names are popular on both Twitter and campus. Some of the names include football players, presidents’ of organizations, campus leaders, and even professors. Some of the student population are trying to cover up the allegations claiming that they are not truthful and some girls just want the attention. The side of the student population is saying that the rape victims deserve justice and a tarnished reputation is a lot less important than the traumatic experience the victims had to deal with. Many girls on Twitter presented their timelines with their stories of how these men have raped them and they told authorities, officials, and administration and nothing ever happened. On Wednesday Morehouse released the following statement…
“”At Morehouse College, we will investigate all claims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, violence, and discrimination filed with our Title IX Coordinator. Our Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures guidelines provide for disciplinary action, including dismissal, if any student or faculty/staff member engages in inappropriate behavior. Morehouse is focused on providing a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our priority is to maintain a campus environment that develops young men who are academically excellent, community servants, and leaders in society.
“We have programs in place to educate students about sexual misconduct, including the Not In My House campaign, launched to communicate that violence, discrimination, and disrespect will not be tolerated at Morehouse College. We also have a Healthy Campus Task Force, which is composed of students, staff, and faculty members working in collaboration with the Georgia Independent College Association to raise awareness of campus sexual violence and to coordinate prevention efforts. Student leaders, resident assistants, athletes, and campus organizations participate in training that focuses on their roles in spreading the message that sexual misconduct is prohibited and will be investigated.
“We encourage anyone who has been impacted by sexual harassment or assault on the Morehouse College campus to come forward and file a complaint or to use our anonymous complaint hotline.””
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