March 26 – Emerson parents write letter in support of 13 students

Emerson parents wrote a letter in support of the 13 students arrested and to advocate for “dialogue between the administration and impacted students, ensuring no legal or academic consequences for the participants, and urging Emerson College to strengthen its commitment to creating a more inclusive, understanding campus environment.”

Signatories sent out a Google Form to the Emerson community via Instagram call for additional signatures. The letter expressed concerns over the “implications of involving law enforcement in student protests, particularly noting the impact on students of color,” the form said. It emphasizes the need for the college to “uphold values of diversity, inclusivity, and academic freedom, and calls for a reevaluation of the college’s disciplinary measures.”