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Students at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois making their voices heard and demands seen. These students are voicing a common frustration that I've heard from students of color on several campuses. The school "wants their faces, but not their voices." In other words, the students feel that the campus wants to appear diverse without actually providing necessary resources for them, considering potential obstacles to their success, advocating for them, and valuing the unique perspective that these students bring. The last sign reads, "Don't put me in your diversity brochure." This is something that colleges need to think about. If you are going to have initiatives to attract a diverse student body, you better have even better programs to make them feel valued and welcomed once they arrive. This is true of universities and organizations alike.