University of Missouri Racism Protest Update - Some Mizzou professors are threatening to walk off the job and join the Concerned Student 1950 protest and calls for President Tim Wolfe to step down.
University of Missouri racism claims and protests went viral over the weekend after 30 black football players announced they will not practice or play until university president Tim Wolfe is removed from office.
For several months, University of Missouri black student groups have protested the racial slurs allegedly used by some white students, as well as several other alleged acts of discriminatory behavior, on the campus. The majority of the 35,000 student population is white, according to MSN.
#Mizzou protests swell: Football team on strike, walkout planned https://t.co/t1UVuHw0hq pic.twitter.com/JjeqYjcPwk
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#Mizzou protests swell: Football team on strike, walkout planned https://t.co/t1UVuHw0hq pic.twitter.com/JjeqYjcPwk
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 9, 2015
The 30 black members of the University of Missouri football team participating in the walkout want Tim Wolfe removed as the leader of the four-college system, Fox News notes. Refusing to engage in team activities could invalidate the players' scholarships.
ICYMI: Group of black Missouri players will not participate in football activity until university president resigns. https://t.co/xXa23xvmWj
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 8, 2015
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 8, 2015
The racial tensions came to a head during the university homecoming parade on October 10. Protesters blocked the car carrying Tim Wolfe after he refused to exit the vehicle and speak with them. The protesters were ultimately removed by the police.