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“Stand Up to Hate” WJ Student Walkout

Nicole Weaver, Video Editor • Oct 15, 2021

Following the recent vandalization of homophobic and racist messages on the WJ campus and into the surrounding community, students joined together to unify the student body and stand up to the hate. Thanks to Uplift WJ, BSU, MSP, GSA, and Immigration Advocates, this walkout was able to reach all students at WJ and take a step in the right direction towards change.

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