Georgetown Law Professor Fired For Racist Remarks

Georgetown Law Professor Fired For Racist Remarks

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Social Studies, Moral Science, Other

11th - 12th Grade

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A video recording of a conversation between adjunct professors Sellers and David Batson at Georgetown University was released on Twitter, revealing racist comments about black students. The conversation occurred after a virtual class and was publicly accessible for two weeks before being deleted. The Black Law Students Association demanded an audit of Sellers' grading and evaluations. Batson was placed on leave for not condemning Sellers' remarks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the recording released on Twitter?

A debate on teaching methods

Racist comments about black students

A discussion on university policies

A conversation about academic achievements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did one professor express about black students in the conversation?

They are never enrolled in his classes

They often perform poorly

They are always at the top of the class

They are the most disciplined students

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Black Law Students Association demand from Georgetown?

To increase scholarships for black students

To perform an audit of grading and evaluations

To hold a public apology event

To expel the professors involved

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence for Batson following the conversation?

He was promoted

He was placed on leave

He received a warning

He was given a bonus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was the video available online before being removed?

One month

One week

One day

Two weeks