Post by michele cryer on Mar 15, 2006 1:00:11 GMT
Leeds University Union
News Release
For Immediate Release
14th March 2006
Rally against racism on campus
Students at Leeds University are calling a rally demanding that Frank Ellis,
Leeds University lecturer, is sacked.
Frank Ellis has argued that Black people have genetically lower intelligence
than white people and has described how he feels compelled to 'take a stand'
against 'homosexuals'. He is connected to the white supremacist organisation
'American renaissance' and has spoken alongside fascists.
He is clearly in breech of the university's requirement that individual staff
members 'seek actively to promote equality of opportunity for others and strive
to create an environment in which academic goals may be pursued without fear or
intimidation' and its' responsibility under the Race Relations Amendment Act to
'to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of
different racial groups'
Thursday 16th March
Michael Sadler building 12pm,
speakers will be outside the Union building at 12.45pm.
LUU is supported by Unite Against Fascism, the National Union of Students and
the Association of University Teachers.
Ruqayyah Collector, Education Officer, LUU
"All of our students have a right to study in an environment free from racism
and discrimination and to be judged on their academic performance, not the
prejudices of their tutor.
Frank Ellis has brought disgrace on Leeds University by using his position as a
lecturer to seek to legitimise racism, promote sexist views and homophobia.
He should be sacked."
We are proud of our multicultural campus community and the diverse city in which
we live. The views attributed to Frank Ellis in recent issues of Leeds Student
and various media have caused serious concern among students as members of Leeds
University campus community. LUU will continue to fight racism on campus and in
the wider community.
For more information and media enquiries please contact;
Erin Mc Feely
Democracy and Communications Officer, LUU
comms@luu.leeds.ac.uk <mailto:comms@luu.leeds.ac.uk>
(0113) 380 1241
Ruqayyah Collector
Education Officer
(0113) 380 1242
www.luuonline.com <http://www.luuonline.com>
News Release
For Immediate Release
14th March 2006
Rally against racism on campus
Students at Leeds University are calling a rally demanding that Frank Ellis,
Leeds University lecturer, is sacked.
Frank Ellis has argued that Black people have genetically lower intelligence
than white people and has described how he feels compelled to 'take a stand'
against 'homosexuals'. He is connected to the white supremacist organisation
'American renaissance' and has spoken alongside fascists.
He is clearly in breech of the university's requirement that individual staff
members 'seek actively to promote equality of opportunity for others and strive
to create an environment in which academic goals may be pursued without fear or
intimidation' and its' responsibility under the Race Relations Amendment Act to
'to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of
different racial groups'
Thursday 16th March
Michael Sadler building 12pm,
speakers will be outside the Union building at 12.45pm.
LUU is supported by Unite Against Fascism, the National Union of Students and
the Association of University Teachers.
Ruqayyah Collector, Education Officer, LUU
"All of our students have a right to study in an environment free from racism
and discrimination and to be judged on their academic performance, not the
prejudices of their tutor.
Frank Ellis has brought disgrace on Leeds University by using his position as a
lecturer to seek to legitimise racism, promote sexist views and homophobia.
He should be sacked."
We are proud of our multicultural campus community and the diverse city in which
we live. The views attributed to Frank Ellis in recent issues of Leeds Student
and various media have caused serious concern among students as members of Leeds
University campus community. LUU will continue to fight racism on campus and in
the wider community.
For more information and media enquiries please contact;
Erin Mc Feely
Democracy and Communications Officer, LUU
comms@luu.leeds.ac.uk <mailto:comms@luu.leeds.ac.uk>
(0113) 380 1241
Ruqayyah Collector
Education Officer
(0113) 380 1242
www.luuonline.com <http://www.luuonline.com>