A video featuring two Georgetown Law professors has gone viral, triggering a university investigation due to the shocking racist comments made in the footage. Consequently, one of the professors has been terminated, and rightfully so, as the remarks were utterly unacceptable.
Shared on Twitter by a Georgetown Law student, the video shows professors Emily Thompson and John Adams discussing their assessments of a Black student, with Georgetown University Law Center Dean Bill Treanor labeling the statements as “reprehensible.” Thompson’s comments were particularly egregious, reflecting a blatant bias that should have been immediately challenged by fellow professor Adams, who merely nodded in agreement.
“They were a bit disorganized, that’s the best way I can put it,” Thompson began. “It’s like, OK, let me process that, what you just expressed. I hate to admit this, but I find myself feeling frustrated every semester that many of my lowest-performing students are Black. It happens almost every semester. And it’s like, ‘Oh, come on.’ There are certainly some excellent students, but there are also usually a few who are just at the bottom, and it drives me mad.”
This conversation was later uploaded to the online platform Panopto, where students could access it. The Georgetown Black Law Students Association (BLSA) quickly condemned Thompson’s remarks in a letter to the administration, asserting that her views not only reflected her beliefs but also influenced the grading of Black students in her classes over time.
They demanded the immediate termination of Thompson as an adjunct professor, stating, “Not suspension. Not an investigation. The University must act decisively in the face of such blatant and shameless racism.” Their petition garnered over 1,000 signatures.
In response, Dean Treanor announced in a letter to the school community that the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action had initiated an investigation. He stated, “We learned earlier this week that two faculty members engaged in a conversation that included reprehensible statements about evaluating Black students. We are treating this situation with the utmost seriousness.” Treanor expressed his outrage after viewing the video, saying it contained conduct that has no place in the educational environment and emphasized the need for fair treatment of all students based on their merits.
Today, the university confirmed the dismissal of Thompson, a decision that deserves applause. Meanwhile, Adams has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues, with Treanor emphasizing that this incident highlights the need for ongoing efforts to address structural racism, biases, and the importance of comprehensive anti-bias training.
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In summary, the swift action taken by Georgetown Law in response to the racist comments made by Professor Emily Thompson underscores the university’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable educational environment. The incident has sparked necessary discussions on bias and the treatment of students in academic settings.