“My family adopted two children who have an African American father and a white mother. Everything I heard makes me want a drastic change so that they don’t have to deal with all the pain that the people before them had to deal with. I’m ready to do something about it.” - Baily Boydston
“OBU is trying to change and challenge people to speak out about the racial diversity happening on campus.” – Dante Foster
“Let’s Talk provided a safe and Godly environment for me as a POC to express the issues I face in everyday life; it even opened the door for this conversation to continue with students outside of the event!” – Tyra Givngs
“Our apathy speaks loudly. As believers we should seek to amplify the message of Christ’s reconciliation through the cross.” – Taylor Seacat
“As Christians we should not be divided on the issue. Christ died for all and He values and loves each of us. His criteria is based on the condition of our heart not the color of our skin! I was pleased to hear the students share their heart and honestly seek understanding on the matter. I felt hopeful in that God is working in the lives of this generation to make a difference for my future grandchildren!” – Dean Lepaine McHenry
“Some sort of barriers are always going to be in this world whether we like it or not, but those barriers should not keep us from loving one another to our full extent.” – Sameera Freed
“My family adopted two children who have an African American father and a white mother. Everything I heard makes me want a drastic change so that they don’t have to deal with all the pain that the people before them had to deal with. I’m ready to do something about it.” – Baily Boydston
“What I’ve taken away from this event is the ability to listen instead of responding so quickly without letting the person speaking finish. By doing so, I’ve gotten two sides of the story ( black & white) which has given me insight on how a person of a different back ground perceive me. This event was helpful because it shed light to what I have thought but it was only confirmed. In order for change to occur, we have to hear each other out and that was only the first step and I feel as if it was effective. There was no hostility and all ears were open and gave respect to those who spoke.” – Carlos James
“I was reminded that though we may not always be able to understand what someone went through, we are called to listen to them and work together to be the change that both the church and the country needs.” – Chance Stillwell
“I feel that there does need to be a change in how we treat other people and it all starts with God.” – Blake Riley
“I am feeling encouraged by the words shared tonight. With all of the pain that is in the world, knowing that there are people who are willing to stand up for what they believe is right is encouraging to me.” – Lorin Barnhouse
“I’ve worked here a decade and I’ve never been more proud to be a Bison.” – Dr. Vickie Ellis
“I really enjoyed the atmosphere in which students were free to talk about subjects that they tend to shy away from.” – Anastasia Mendoza
“This event made me feel very enlightened and understanding.” – Edney
“One sentence does not say enough about the event. Conversation needs to be carried after the event on campus.” – Prince Gay
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