Goldsmiths students occupy university in protest at racism

The occupation has been going on for over a week

GOLDSMITHS STUDENTS are staging a protest against racism by occupying one of the university’s buildings.

The group have occupied Deptford town hall, which was acquired by the university in 2000, for more than a week.

The most recent catalyst for the protest was a student election candidate’s complaint of racist abuse.

The candidate reported that one of her election posters had been vandalised with racist graffiti, The Guardian reported.

Those taking part in the occupation have listed a number of reasons why they have decided to take action.

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