To the Editor:
Mr. Dangremond does not seem to understand why so many students, particularly students of color, are so angry at him and his publication. Yes, the Source's editorial and cartoon accusing the Pan-African Alliance of stealing copies of the publication does make sweeping references to the Capen House. But more than that, the image created - that of characterizing all Blacks at Tufts University as "petty thieves" - is most disturbing.
In his Letter to the Editor ("Clarifying the allegations of the Source," 2/7), Mr. Dangremond referred to the Pan-African Alliance as "a pack of liars." Note the word choice. Not only has Mr. Dangremond characterized Blacks as thieves, but now he is stating that the Pan-African Alliance has animal-like characteristics.
In my five and a half semesters at Tufts, I have seen the Source ridicule many groups in many ways, but never have I seen them refer to any group as a "pack." Mr. Dangremond need not "regret any miscommunication" because there is no miscommunication. Mr. Dangremond is clearly racist and so is his hate magazine. Our Tufts community has the responsibility and the obligation to address the reality of racism at Tufts.
Louis Esparza
LA '03
