American News Aug 7, 2021 3:01 PM EST
University of Wisconsin-Madison removes two-billion-year-old rock because of ‘racism’
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The cost to remove the rock is expected to be less than $50,000 and will be paid for by the chancellor’s office using private donations.
Alex Anas Ahmed Calgary, AB



The former Chamberlin Rock was a painful symbol of racism, so the University of Wisconsin–Madison removed it from the property. The rock has sat on Observatory Hill since 1925, where it was referenced by a derogatory nickname that was commonly used to refer to any large, dark rock.

Last November, students testified that the rock was a daily reminder of past and present injustices faced by students of colour. Chancellor Rebecca Blank accepted the recommendation. The Wisconsin Black Student Union, in partnership with the Native American student organization Wunk Sheek, endorsed its removal, according to WNews.

"It took courage and commitment for the Wisconsin Black Student Union to bring this issue forward and to influence change alongside UW’s Wunk Sheek student leaders," said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor. "In the midst of demands for justice following George Floyd’s murder last summer, the students wanted change on campus, and they worked hard to see this through. While the decision required compromise, I’m proud of the student leaders and the collaboration it took to get here."

UW–Madison senior Nalah McWhorter, who served as president of the Wisconsin Black Student Union during the 2020-21 academic year, joined staff and students who watched as a crane lifted the rock out of the ground early Friday morning.

"It was very meaningful for me to be there and to see the process all the way through to the end," McWhorter said. "It was about a year ago that we released our demands and met with the chancellor and explained to her why those demands meant so much to us. It was a powerful moment today to see this demand come full circle."-- excerpt, rest at link above --