I am outraged and saddened that certain presumably conscious administrators have permitted a UR facility to be used for dissemination of the rants of Farrakhan. A private university is not an open forum for hate speech of any political persuasion in the name of free speech. Would neo-Nazis and terrorists be given access to campus to state their cases as well?

Clearly students are exposed to hate speech online and elsewhere. However, the University should not facilitate its dissemination.

Arthur BernsteinMBA 1970

561 994-5522



Farrakhan

Through a live demonstration and tasting, Chef Dede prepared fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, and collard greens – dishes rooted in Black Southern history. Students leaned in as she explained the methods and care that go into each plate. Read More

Farrakhan

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Farrakhan

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