CINCINNATI — Students, faculty and staff at the University of Cincinnati gathered for a symbolic funeral to mourn what they've lost after the African American Cultural Resource Center was renamed as part of the university's compliance with Senate Bill 1.

The building, now simply called "The Cultural Center," previously housed ethnic programs and resources, the LGBTQ Center and the Women's Center. The sign identifying the building has been removed.

"Have mercy on higher education so it can find refuge despite Senate Bill 1," one participant said during the memorial service.

University of Cincinnati students hold symbolic funeral for cultural centers amid SB1 compliance

The symbolic funeral comes after UC President Neville Pinto sent a letter stating the university will comply with Senat

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