As a black guy that graduate from there, I can say that I have some experience with the problem, but mine is a bit different from most, it was not from other students, but from those threatened (???) of my intellect and advancement.....
I was given the good advice to "be mindful of my presence" (being a large black male) which was given to my by a white professor. This same professor was mindful to say that I should be careful as to what positions I accept as I am intelligent enough to not be a simple quota filler.......
It is something that I have dealt with, as have others......