College professor placed on leave after making racist remarks about Black students during meeting

BET reports that a Hunter College professor was placed on leave after being recorded on a hot mic making racist comments about Black students during a public Zoom meeting related to school closures. The article says parents, students, and local officials called for accountability after the remarks circulated. The story describes the context of the meeting and summarizes reactions from community members and public figures who demanded action by the institution. It also notes that the incident became a flashpoint for broader concerns about bias and how educators speak about students in public forums. The report includes the status of the professor’s employment action as described at the time of publication.

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Source: BET