Bleach bomb incidents ignite anti-racist demonstrations

Following several reported incidents of “bleach-bombing” targeting minorities, many students protested Tuesday against ra...

Students march against racism

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At the base of the 26 West apartment complex, where black students were bleach-bombed, UT alumnus Chas Moore speaks to the crowd. "This is not 1960," said Moore. "We are not going to be afraid to walk anywhere. We are not going back in time."
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Prompted by incidents of minority students being "bleach-bombed," a large group of students organized a rally and march Tuesday to protest racism in the communities surrounding campus.
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