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Politicub

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14. Hannah-Jones was a loss for the students of UNC. The opportunity at
Tue Jul 6, 2021, 09:43 AM
Jul 2021

Howard sounds amazing, especially the formation of the journalism program.

How the UNC board of Governors handled the issue with tenure is an example of how the right introduces institutional rot. They had the chance to bring on board someone, who led the development of an idea so powerful, that is transforming education at its core. From this perspective, the 1619 project is incredible.

I couldn't imagine her taking that position at UNC. Good for her. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #1
But I love that she waited until they offered her tenure and THEN walked away StarfishSaver Jul 2021 #2
Yep -- she played it beautifully! WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #3
Yes, me too! mountain grammy Jul 2021 #20
It's a lovely "FU" without being undiplomatic. nt Ilsa Jul 2021 #21
Excellent niyad Jul 2021 #4
Big loss for UNC nuxvomica Jul 2021 #5
"Nice little school you have there. It would be a shame if you gave tenure to the wrong person." Wounded Bear Jul 2021 #7
Classic way rich people and mob bosses escape impunity nuxvomica Jul 2021 #23
Ha! Good for her! Ocelot II Jul 2021 #6
Good. Bettie Jul 2021 #8
I bled Carolina Blue for many decades. I attended Hippy Hill. But Koch's fucked it all up Tommymac Jul 2021 #9
All that dithering let the prize get away bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 #10
Arguably they will be truly lauded at Howard, but far less "NEEDED" than at UNC hlthe2b Jul 2021 #11
They will be just as needed as at UNC StarfishSaver Jul 2021 #12
My comment was limited to the opening of closed minds. Please don't make my sincere comment hlthe2b Jul 2021 #13
I understood your point StarfishSaver Jul 2021 #16
Thanks hlthe2b Jul 2021 #18
Hannah-Jones was a loss for the students of UNC. The opportunity at Politicub Jul 2021 #14
Not to mention, completely proved the thesis of the 1619 Project. intheflow Jul 2021 #15
Yes! StarfishSaver Jul 2021 #17
K&R Solly Mack Jul 2021 #19
I hope she ends up inspiring the next fifty incarnations of Carl Rowan DFW Jul 2021 #22
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