Colin Flaherty: Dog Does His Business On Sacred Tree and Grassy Area For Blacks

Colin Flaherty (Author of Don't Make the Black Kids Angry) Commentary News Video "3 teachers hit by students in a week at Ferguson Middle School. At least one teacher had to seek medical treatment for their injuries." "Respecting The Yard: Howard Students Upset Residents Walk Dogs on Campus" black hostility toward whites
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Author: Brandon Merano
Published: 6:11 PM CDT April 19, 2019
Updated: 6:11 PM CDT April 19, 2019
In just the last week, at least three teachers at one Middle School have been attacked by their students.

To do that, Ferguson-Florissant district spokesperson Kevin Hampton has helped the district promote a unique online reporting system.

"You can get to it through our app or website and it's a great way for people to share concerns that they have. It's a great way to share information and we receive a lot of information that way and are able to act on it," Hampton said.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Respecting-The-Yard-Howard-Students-Upset-by-Residents-Walking-Dogs-on-Campus-508824931.html
By Meagan Fitzgerald
Published Apr 19, 2019 at 9:15 PM
At the heart of Howard University's campus you will find a sacred grassy area known as The Yard.

It's a cultural hub for the 152-year-old institution, where students and members of the historical fraternities and sororities congregate.

But students and staff feel some residents in the neighborhood who walk their dogs on the campus aren't respecting the space.

The Yard is more than just a place where students like to hang out. The trees represent an important part of black history and they honor the black sororities and fraternities that do important work for their community.

News4 spoke to a few dog walkers and dog owners who say they’re respectful of the private university. Others see it as an open space and say they don’t see signs preventing them from walking their dogs.

But many students and surrounding homeowners are hoping people think twice before allowing their animals to relieve themselves on The Yard.