Arsonists Single Out Africans in BrazilArson fires set in the dorm rooms of African students at the University of Brasilia have drawn attention to racial tensions at the university. The fires, set late last month using towels soaked in gasoline, caused no injuries but damaged the doorways of three dormitory rooms housing 10 exchange students from Africa, forcing the students to... Copyright © 2009 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |