Racist comments sent during ASMSU virtual election Chalk in front of the capitol at the Black Lives Matter "Community Call to Action" on June 20, 2020. — Photo by Annie Barker | The State News The Associated Students of Michigan State University posted a press release to its social media platforms Friday addressing racist comments made in the Q&A feature via Zoom call. On Thursday, April 15, ASMSU was hosting its final night of Office of the President elections when racist comments were made specifically targeting the Black community. The individual’s name was recorded and reported to the Office of Institutional Equity and other university officials, according to the release.