When This Blows Over

Perhaps Linley and her university thought the paper would be a groundbreaking
work that would be met with universal praise. However, it was widely criticized on
social media, and she received some negative email.
She and her university described that reaction as being “targeted, harassed and
threatened.”
Daniel Clay, dean of the College of Education, expressed horror over the criticism,
issuing this statement:
“Recently, one of our faculty members was singled out for publishing a peerreview
article on race issues in higher education. This faculty member was
targeted, harassed, and threatened by many people from around the country
through email, phone calls, and social media.
“As the dean of our University of Iowa College of Education, I want to affirm that
we welcome all students, faculty, and staff of all races and backgrounds. We work
hard to create an inclusive environment that cultivates respect and appreciation for
everyone. The University of Iowa is also strongly committed to freedom of
expression and the First Amendment, and that extends to students, faculty and
staff.”
Apparently, however, the commitment to freedom of expression and the First
Amendment does not apply to dissenting opinions expressed in emails and on
social media.
As college students begin returning to campus this week, they can expect similar
coursework all across America.
Last year, Portland Community College devoted an entire month to “whiteness”
shaming.
This summer, an assistant professor at Georgia State University published an
academic journal article lamenting the “insidiousness of silence and whiteness” on
college campuses.
And last spring, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee called for
complete “abolition of whiteness,” saying only then will America see an end to
racism. The professors had one thing in common. They are all white.