It’s crucial that all users feel valued and respected, according to the statement.
After rippping Donald Trump’s supporters as “divisive” and “romanticizing the history,” the leader of Chicago’s Roosevelt University has reversed.
According to Campus Reform, Ali Malekzadeh wrote,” I am discouraged by the final results and disheartened that many voters chose a prospect who casts off unity and compassion in favor of division and fear,” following Trump’s victory on November 5.
Malekzadeh ( pictured ) decried the “alarming trend” of not “welcom]ing ] new immigrants”, “romanticizing the past” instead of “look]ing ] forward”, and moving away from “reinforc]ing ] democratic norms”.
He added Roosevelt will be devoted to cultural justice, the “worth of every individual”, and” American democracy”.
But, after Campus Reform asked Malekzadeh for comment on his message, the president sent him an additional email apologizing for the first one.
Some members of our community complained to me that my most recent poll communication made them feel unwelcome, Malekzadeh wrote. ” I greatly apologize”.
Malekzadeh added” Our University’s commitment to social justice and diversity remains unwavering, and it’s important that all people feel valued and respected, irrespective of differing opinions. Let me once more reaffirm my individual commitment to living up to the principles I have cherished and need everyone to do the same.
Following Trump’s success, Roosevelt offered a” Post-Election Calm Space” at the Gender Justice Center’s” Diversity and Inclusion Lounge” where” color sites, arts, meals, and signal products” were available to help learners” be grounded”.
No matter what happens, somebody has thoughts about the election, according to the Calm Space function description. Your feelings are true, whether you prefer to leave in a quiet space or debrief in a group. You will receive support from the Rosevelt team.
According to his Roosevelt U. biography, Malekzadeh is “passionate about women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, ]and ] affirmative action”. One of his” signature accomplishments” is the annual” American Dream Reconsidered Conference” which has featured SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and former U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder.
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