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Penn State wavers on funding racial justice center

The center was a key promise after 2020 protests.

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October 13, 2022
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After 2020 racial justice protests and criticism of Penn State's progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the administration made a series of promises, including the creation of a new Center for Racial Justice.

Now, two years and a new administration later, the university is wavering on its commitment, telling faculty members that it has not allocated any funding.

Read Spotlight PA's exclusive story here.

The news comes as Penn State faces criticism for a student group's plan to host Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys, as well as another controversial far-right speaker. The university has criticized the speakers but refused to ban or cancel the event, citing First Amendment freedoms.

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