The problem is finding a time when everyone isn't in class, working, picking up kids, car pooling to softball practice, doctor appointments for the baby, driving the husband to work. Let alone finding one hour that isn't tied up with cooking, cleaning, sewing, studying, working, mothering, fathering, laundry or class. Hell, we can't even get six people to agree to a time to meet to discuss our issues, let alone 60 to stand up for them. Just review their demands. I don't blame them for wanting to be recognized, supported and surrounded by their own.
Older students feel the same.
I just think all diverse groups should have been invited and recognized. I mean, older students know what it feels like to walk into a classroom and be the only one. We stand out like a sore thumb. Our lifestyles are not addressed in class or at this school, our culture is not recognized and we are usually talked to as though we too live on campus, have financial support from our parents and have no other responsibilities besides getting to class on time and getting our homework in. I can't even remember what that felt like anymore, let alone discuss class topics in relationship to it.