The Who and Why of Red Summer

Both the events and fallout from Ferguson have made it clear to me that people are uninformed about why race riots happen. It's the duty of passionate students to step up and inform people it has been happening for a very long time. We discovered the problems started right in our backyard.

Joe Synakiewicz, Senior

Behind the present sounds of institutional gun slaughter and discrimination is a voice. My responsibility is to sound a powerful whistle and call attention to problems in the hope of addressing problems.

Tyrelle Haney, Sophomore

This project was important because it serves as a connection between the events that occurred in Chicago during the summer of 1919 and events occurring today.

Grace Kruse, Senior

When I enrolled in History 390, I had no idea a group of diverse students would agree upon and collaborate on a project that not only deals with history but also with modern day issues, such as Ferguson. We learned a lesson about how far we have come as a nation and how far we still have to go.

George Hillier Jr., Senior

This project was the right thing to do. The ugly side of American history has been left under the rug for too long.

Aaron Fleming, Junior

I found present-day continuities with the past compelling. It seems race relations have stayed the same.

Devin Moriarty, Senior

We must look at history as a never ending story in which we all play an important role.

Jonathan Wilson, Senior

I have as much confidence in this project as I do in my belief we are all created equal, and in the end, we all bleed red.

Stefanee Parks, Senior

This project speaks to how I feel as a black man in America. My goal is to help people understand each other and hopefully create change.

Terrell Wilson, Junior

I am fortunate to be in a class that explored neglected histories. We learned a profound lesson about early 20th century race relations. Our experience helped us to identify the relationship between past and current social climates. We learned a priceless lesson.

Jacob Edwards, Senior

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