Major University Holding Separate Graduation Ceremonies Based on Race, Income, Sexual Orientation

When Columbia University in New York City holds its virtual graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021, it wants to be sure that there are separate ones for certain identity groups.

"Complementing our school- and University-wide ceremonies, these events provide a more intimate setting for students and guests to gather, incorporate meaningful cultural traditions and celebrate the specific contributions and achievements of their communities," the Ivy League university said in announcing a series of graduation ceremonies designed for those groups Columbia has deemed special.

Among the trinkets given out at such a ceremony are what the university calls Multicultural Affairs Graduation Cords.

Do you think separate graduation ceremonies are a good idea?

3%. 97%. "Worn in the various graduation ceremonies, the graduation cords are also a powerful visual symbol of our new graduates' ongoing commitment as alumni in continuing and sharing the office's mission of supporting personal development, advancing the strength within communities, acknowledging diversity in the different aspects of their lives, working toward social justice, honoring our different and intersecting legacies of struggle and survival and building meaningful coalitions across different identities," the university says.

The Hofstra University alumnus said he graduated before the fad - which has now become part of the graduation experience at more than 175 colleges - began, but he would not have gone if such ceremonies were in vogue when he was in college.

Wtf is black graduation, low income graduation, latinx graduatuon? Wth is lavender graduation if i may ask? It's stupid anyway you look at it!

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