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ATTACKED

SJU Student’s Story of Racist Aggression

Saint Joseph’s University student reads the story of another SJU student who was verbally attacked because of their country of origin. The student expresses their feelings after being told they “weren’t American and couldn’t even speak English”.The student shares their perspective of what happened, what they felt in the moment of the attack, and what was done to the aggressor after the incident.

More videos like this one on the topic of campus Attacks can be found at http://attacked.starttalkingsju.com. You can also see our prior campaigns: Belonging (http://belonging.starttalking.com) or Mental Health (http://mentalhealth.starttalking.com). This video was created in collaboration with the person depicted and/or represented in a story read by another. All persons reviewed and signed consent forms granting permission to share this story online.

If you or anyone you know have experienced any form of assault or racism on campus please consider the following campus resources: The Bias Activity Review Group, which connects to Public Safety (https://sites.sju.edu/oid/bias/), CAPS (610-660-1090), TitleIX titleIX@sju.edu, REPP (*confidential support) 610-733-9650 (24 hr. Peer Helpline), or SJU Public Safety 610-660-1111.

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