Are Mizzou and Iowa State Racist?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Missouri - Columbia
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<p>My dad mentioned it to me earlier. At first, I thought he was just full of **** because he doesn't want me to leave Florida. However, I found a gawker article saying St. Louis is racist and segregated and an article in iowastatedaily.com saying that just last year there had been racism towards Asian-Americans.</p>

<p>I'm African-American, but still. It's never good when anyone discriminated against like that.</p>

<p>These were just a coule of articles, though. Is it really that bad? Also, I'm wondering if they'd be any worse than schools like USF in Florida, where he wants me to go to, but I'd rather not. I just feel like Iowa State and Mizzou are offering me a lot more in way of opportunities and scholarships. I don't see that going very far, however, if racism's a big part of their cultures. </p>

<p>And I was so excited about Iowa State and Mizzou, their honors colleges, etc. It seemed so perfect. I mean, I know there's always a catch, but I didn't think it'd be anything like that.</p>

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<p>I’m from St. Louis and have spent quite a bit of time on Mizzou’s campus. I wouldn’t say that the people there are racist. Obviously you will run into people wherever you go who are racist, but I don’t think Mizzou has that many. It’s not like Ole Miss or anything like that. I have never heard of any race-related incidents at Mizzou. Hope this helps you!! GO TIGERS!!!</p>

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<p>Thank you, Kilo. X) It helps!</p>

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<p>No way! My daughter is a freshman there this year and has a very diverse set of friends! She/we love it! Mizzou is so accomodating and welcoming of all races, religions and sexual orientation. :)</p>

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As if all white, wealthy Republicans are like-minded … right … and no other section of society is? And by one-sided, are you implying racism? @zoe69421