This week, reports of anti-Black hate speech have surfaced from the University of South Carolina campus. Student leaders at the university have been hosting online harassment sessions with the aim of targeting other university students. Remarks have been described as racially discriminatory and promoting sexual violence.
NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson and President of the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, Brenda Murphy shared the following joint statement:
“There is no place for hate in a democracy. The NAACP is disappointed that University of South Carolina’s leadership has chosen to allow a group that is inextricably linked with racial intolerance and degradation to spread their hateful ideologies on the University’s campus. We have seen time and time again the dangers of allowing hate speech to reign freely in communities. As we urge the University to reconsider their decision to host this event, our leaders remain committed to ensuring that our students and the broader South Carolina community are protected from any instances of hateful rhetoric or actions.”
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