In wake of racist video, Mnookin wants 'good faith' talks with Black student coalition
KIMBERLY WETHAL
Updated
UW-Madison students confront Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, right, Wednesday as they line the halls outside her office in response to a racist video posted on social media by a student. Mnookin responded to their demands Thursday morning, asking for meetings with student leaders and offering targeted mental health services; students have since scheduled another protest for this afternoon.
UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is asking for meetings with student leaders from the Blk Pwr Coalition to address ongoing concerns following a racist video featuring a white student that went viral this week.
Revelers celebrate the approaching end to the UW-Madison academic year during the annual Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison, Wis. Saturday, April 29, 2023. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Revelers celebrate the approaching close to the UW-Madison academic year during the annual Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison, Wis. Saturday, April 29, 2023. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
UW-Madison senior Carter Van Eagen hoists a stuffed badger over his head as revelers celebrate the approaching end to the academic year during the annual Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison, Wis. Saturday, April 29, 2023. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL
Makela Hunke shares a beverage with a friend at the Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison on Saturday.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Revelers celebrate the approaching close to the UW-Madison academic year during the annual Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison, Wis. Saturday, April 29, 2023. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL
Revelers celebrate the approaching close to the UW-Madison academic year during the annual Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison, Wis. Saturday, April 29, 2023. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL
Revelers celebrate the approaching close to the UW-Madison academic year during the annual Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison, Wis. Saturday, April 29, 2023. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL
UW-Madison juniors Garrett Zinser, left, Jeff Xiong, center, and Colton Kielman join revelers celebrating the approaching close to the UW-Madison academic year during the annual Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison, Wis. Saturday, April 29, 2023. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Dane County Sheriffs deputies monitor revelers as they celebrate the approaching close to the UW-Madison academic year during the annual Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison, Wis. Saturday, April 29, 2023. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
UW-Madison students confront Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, right, Wednesday as they line the halls outside her office in response to a racist video posted on social media by a student. Mnookin responded to their demands Thursday morning, asking for meetings with student leaders and offering targeted mental health services; students have since scheduled another protest for this afternoon.