In the space between acceptance and belonging
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrase “sga”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article covers Shelton’s account of how acceptance at Hopkins shaped her views of access, belonging and representation.
- The paper reported that Shelton says her acceptance began a journey that challenged her understanding of access and belonging.
- The article adds that she describes affirmative action as important support for underrepresented students, not a free pass.
- The reporter writes that Shelton recalls feeling unwelcome at some campus events and finding greater comfort in spaces for Black students.
- According to the article, Shelton says the SGA delayed a statement about the drop in Black and brown students in the Class of 2028.
- The News-Letter reported that Shelton fears a continued decline in matriculated Black and brown students could make Hopkins more isolating for future students.