Black Lives Matter has found its next target, and it’s not the one you might think. It’s STEM fields. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.)
The movement, organized by physicists Iam Starnord and others, aims to shut down academia in an attempt to have black scientists be recognized for their work.
“We recognize that our academic institutions and research collaborations — despite big talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion — have ultimately failed Black people,” the movement Particles for Justice claims. “Demands for justice have been met with gradualism and tokenism, as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives that — while sometimes well-intentioned — have had little meaningful impact on the lived experiences of Black students, staff, researchers, and faculty.”
FULL STORY HERE.