Education Dept investigating Wisconsin university fellowship called discrimination 'on its face'

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The U.S. Office for Civil Rights recently opened an investigation into a University of Wisconsin-Madison fellowship program based on a complaint it's racist against White people.

Following a legal complaint, the Education Department of the U.S. Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into a University of Wisconsin-Madison fellowship program that allegedly discriminates against White people.

' The fellowship’s stated mission is to 'center and empower the strengths of BIPOC undergraduate students partaking in critical community-engaged work as well as provide opportunities for community building, collaboration, support, and personal/professional development.' Those who are accepted into the program are tasked with developing strategies for and participating in community building and mentorship.

 

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