Hunter Professor on Leave for Offensive Race Comments
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Hunter College Professor on Leave After Offensive Comments on Race
A Hunter College associate professor, Allyson Friedman, has been placed on leave following an investigation into offensive comments she made during a Zoom meeting. The incident occurred during a New York City community education council session on February tenth. Friedman was caught on a hot mic making derogatory remarks about Black students and twisting a historical quote on systemic racism, sparking immediate backlash. Hunter College President Nancy Cantor condemned the remarks, especially during Black History Month celebrations. Friedman apologized, stating she was trying to illustrate systemic racism with a historical reference. The investigation is ongoing.
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