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Clemson University said 'we must do better.' Black students, alumni say that's not enough.
Clemson University is being criticized by black alumni and students for failing to condemn racism and bigotry on campus even as two students are under investigation for posting offensive messages to social media.
The investigations into students' offensive posts and a letter demanding Clemson address its "systemic racism, bigotry and intolerance" come on the heels of national protests condemning police brutality, and four years after the Sikes Sit-In that prompted an institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion at the university.
Clemson confirmed Tuesday it is investigating two students for social media posts "expressing racist or otherwise offensive sentiments," according to a tweet from the university.
Link to tweet
"Racist and dehumanizing expression do not reflect the Clemson community’s values of honesty, integrity and respect and the University denounces them in the strongest possible terms. These incidents are being investigated by the University," the university added.
Read more: https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2020/06/04/clemson-investigating-students-after-offensive-social-media-posts/3129482001/