Peaceful demonstrations were held in Corvallis, bringing attention to police brutality and systemic racism while addressing the dismissal of an Oregon State football player after a video arose of his racist tirade.
Students held a peaceful demonstration in corvallis -- after an oregon state football player was dismissed from the team, for racist remarks.
Kezi 9 news reporter andrew haubner was there to hear the message protesters wanted to send...and hear local reaction to beaver football's decision.
Protesters hit the corvallis county courthouse with a message that small change can lead to big solutions.
Anthony atilola: please be the change you want to see in your community, your house.
If there's anyone that is racist or not, in light of the situation, please hold them accountable for their actions.
Tell them what's going on, spread the message, sign petitions, share.
You don't understand that one little post could spark someone's brain.
And protesters similarly spoke out on the dismissal of rocco carley from the oregon state football program, praising the swiftness of the action.
Adam rateb: they made an example.
I feel like nothing is going to stand.
I feel like people are gonna be more careful aabout what they say.
I know that if i heard that and i saw that, i'd stand up.
I'm just happy the school took their action as fast as they did.
Oregon state university's office of student conduct oversees any complaints regarding racism or hate speech... steve clark: that office is responsible for fully evaluating and investigating complaints made against student conduct.
There could be follow up conduct by the university that could include explusion, suspension or educational programming.
Osu said there are legal structures that preclude them from speaking on specific students or investigations.
Carley was kicked off the oregon state football team late wednesday night.
In corvallis...andrew haubner...kezi 9 news.
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