During its monthslong debate over bringing in 1619 Project writer Nikole Hannah-Jones as a tenured professor, donors slammed the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for allowing "Marxism" to take root at the school, emails obtained by Fox News show. UNC EMAILS SHOW LONG DEBATE OVER TENURE FOR NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES, WHO TOOK JOB AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY INSTEADThe decision sparked a backlash on the left as well, and the school’s board of trustees eventually voted in favor of granting her tenure. On June 22, the Pulitzer-winning journalist turned down the job and took a tenured position at Howard University instead. The UNC emails, obtained by Fox News, include a range of discussions on various aspects of the saga. UNC JOURNALISM DEAN ASKED ABC NEWS TO 'PROTECT' 1619 PROJECT'S NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES, EMAILS SHOWIn an earlier email to multiple board members, the donors said Hannah-Jones’ 1619 Project was debunked.

Source: Fox News August 02, 2021 10:52 UTC