Korey Wise Archives – The Statesman

Jarvis Watson leaves Stony Brook University after 14 years of working closely with students

Maya BrownAdministration News Top StoryDecember 2, 2020December 7, 2020

Dr. Jarvis Watson, the assistant dean for multicultural affairs, sat in his almost cleared-out office in the Student Activities Center and reflected on his 14-year professional career at Stony Brook University.

Yusef Salaam talks about Donald Trump, police brutality and the power of voting

Maya BrownNewsNovember 1, 2020

Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated Five who was accused and convicted of a Central Park sexual assault, spoke at Stony Brook University about a wide range of issues, including racial inequality in the American justice system, on Oct. 27.

Korey Wise inspires with his story during the Black History Month closing ceremony

Maya Brown & Amaya McDonaldArts CultureMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

After a month of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of black Americans, the Black History Month closing ceremony was held on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.

Black History Month Closing Ceremony Photo Gallery

Emma HarrisMultimedia PhotosMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

Keynote speaker Korey Wise, one of the Exonerated Five and a social activist, spoke and answered questions from audience members.

Spoiler Alert: “When They See Us” is more than just a history lesson

Maya BrownOpinionsJune 22, 2019June 29, 2019

On May 31, I watched the Netflix miniseries, “When They See Us.” The show, created, written and directed by Ava DuVernay, was inspired by the true Central Park Five case and exposes the breakdown of the amoral U.S. criminal justice system during this time.