Chicana/o studies department targeted by hate crime
A racial slur was written on a Chicano studies professor’s door in Jerome Richfield Hall. Chicana/o studies Professor Xocoyotzin Herrera reported the incident to David Rodriguez, Chicano studies department chair, who immediately notified CSUN Police. “The police used the term ‘hate crime’ and we agree,” Rodriguez said. A swastika and “U.S.= white power” were found on Chicano studies professor Jorge Garcia’s office door. Garcia was notified by a general e-mail sent by Rodriguez to the entire department. Rodriguez said he… Read more
