Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson Wanted Out By Students; Mural In Wilcox Hall Removed?
Princeton University students staged a protest inside the University President's office, demanding the school to remove Woodrow Wilson's name from school programs and buildings over his racist legacy, according to Yahoo News.
"We demand the university administration publicly acknowledge the racist legacy of Woodrow Wilson and how he impacted campus policy and culture," said the student protesters, cited by The Daily Caller.
Wilson was Princeton's president from 1902 to 1910 and served as governor of New Jersey from 1911 to 1913, when he entered the White House.
He was a Democrat and a leading progressive but supported segregation, appointing Cabinet members who segregated federal departments.
Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber agrees with the students that Woodrow Wilson was a racist, a fact the University needs to acknowledge.
The president also told the students that it also, is important to weigh Woodrow's racism with the contributions he made to the United States, revealed a school spokesman.
About 30 black and white students from a group called "Black Justice League," took part in the protest.
They demanded changes to improve academic and social experiences for black students, revealed Fox News.
"We also demand that steps be made to rename Wilson residential college, the Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy and International Affairs, and any other building named after him," said the protesters. "Furthermore, we would like the mural of Wilson to be removed from Wilcox Dining Hall."
Dean of College Jill Dolan and University President Eisgruber spent approximately an hour talking with the students, said Martin Mbugua, a Princeton spokesman.
He added that the conversation is expected to continue after the meeting.
Students from colleges across the United States rally over social issues, same day Princeton University announced it was ending the "master" title for leaders of the six residential colleges where students live.
Faculty members are now addressed as "head of the college."
