![]() The word is also spelled out as an example of derogatory terms on a slide entitled "Systems of Power and Languages." In the video posted to Twitter Wednesday night, a teacher says the N-word as part of an online lecture discussing the power of words. The school responded the next morning on Twitter: "We are deeply sorry this happened. It is not acceptable and should not be a part of any course material," the university said, adding that it would immediately begin an investigation. Officials apologized again in a statement emailed on Thursday. "We are deeply sorry our students experienced anti-Black racism in a classroom," spokesman David Sorensen wrote. ![]() "Anti-Black racism is a systemic issue, and Memorial is committed to redressing anti-Black racism, and to fostering Black inclusion on our campuses, and in our curriculum." Mullings said it is her understanding the lecture is from an undergraduate anthropology course, though a university spokesperson would not confirm this. ![]() Last November, dozens of universities across the country signed on to the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion, a pledge to address anti-Black racism. The document requires those signing it to respect certain principles as they develop action plans to foster Black inclusion. Memorial was among the signatories, and Mullings said she's confident the school is working to implement the charter and address anti-Black racism. Though she cautions: "This is not a one-day thing." She said she also has faith the lecture and its implications won't be swept under the rug. The racial slur in the lecture needs to be used as a learning opportunity, Mullings added. "The N-word, no matter when it's used or how it's used by somebody who is not of an African heritage, is wrong.
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