Student Voices of Injustice
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What is the project?
The Student Voices of Injustice Initiative (SVoI) is a media-centered project, led by Sasha Miller-Marshall of Motivate Lab, that is created to elevate the voices of Black students at the University of Virginia. The Black Community has been subjected to generations of racial injustice, yet little has been done to adequately and effectively address these problems, including at UVA. Using video, audio and written accounts, this project aims to give Black students a platform to share their stories and make sure they are heard. Furthermore, it aims to provide a point of reference for decision-makers at UVA while they implement institutional change surrounding systems of Racial injustice.
Get Involved
By watching our Student Recruitment video below, you can gain insight into the SVoI project and how you can get involved.
While sharing your story is a central way to get involved in the project , we recognize the vulnerability associated can make it difficult. Participating in the manner you feel most comfortable is the best way to have your voice heard. Here are several other ways in which you can be involved with SVoI:
endorse
If you apart of an organization, CIO or club interested in playing a role in SVoI, you can do so by completing our Student Voices of Injustice Endorsement form. By doing so, you will be given a choice to indicate the extent to which you are willing to support the project. This can provide a partnership for SVoI to elevate similar projects within your organization.
recruit
Recruiting a wide variety of students and alumni means more, representative voices within the project. If you are an organization or an individual interested in using your social circles to recruit student voices, reach out to Sasha (sm7ec@virginia.edu) or Hadassah (hmm4pg@virginia.edu).
share
If you are a Black student or alumni interested in sharing your story, you can do so by completing our Racial Climate Survey. This survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and allows us to gather data we can provide to UVA administration about the racial climate at UVA while also providing concrete accounts of injustice experienced while on Grounds.
Want to share SVoI with friends? For a 1-page printable summary of the project click here | PDF