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Hunter College Professor Faces Backlash for Racist Remarks

2/22/2026

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Allyson Friedman, a Hunter College professor, has been identified for racist remarks during a February 10 virtual meeting of New York City's School District 3 Community Education Council.
The remarks surfaced as an eighth-grade student spoke about school closures and were described as part of a side conversation about systemic racism.
Friedman apologized to affected parties, and Hunter College is reviewing the incident under its conduct and nondiscrimination policies.

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Story summary

Allyson Friedman, a Hunter College professor, has been identified for racist remarks during a February 10 virtual meeting of New York City's School District 3 Community Education Council.
The remarks surfaced as an eighth-grade student spoke about school closures and were described as part of a side conversation about systemic racism.
Friedman apologized to affected parties, and Hunter College is reviewing the incident under its conduct and nondiscrimination policies.