What is Capitol Riots

Using an intersectional lens, the author examines how a campus community responded to racism incited by the presence of the Proud Boys on campus. To better contextualize what's happening on the contemporary college campus, the author first provides an overview of white supremacy groups and how they historically responded to policies designed to benefit marginalized communities. Next, the author defines the Proud Boys as this group is still largely misunderstood by academics and a mainstream audience. Then, the author examines how the Proud Boys use their increased presence on college campuses and specific policies such as Affirmative Action and Title IX to strengthen their identity. Finally, the author explores how campus community members discuss the group and racism on campus more broadly. Ultimately, the presence of the Proud Boys as a sanctioned campus club is one of the ways that inequality and violence are reproduced and normalized in contemporary campus life.