IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll has addressed a racist incident that happened in connection with an event at the IUP basketball game earlier this week.
Between the two basketball games at the KCAC Wednesday night, the IUP Chorale, IUP Chorus, visiting lecturer Professor Moses Phillips, IUP president Dr. Michael Driscoll and College of Arts and Humanities Dean Curt Scheib performed the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, which has become known as the black national anthem. But it was reported that a student took to Snapchat and posted a racist message in connection with the event.
In a video released on the IUP website, Driscoll responded to the racist message, saying he was disappointed that a student would take that action.
Driscoll also said that he was honored to be a part of the performance of the song, which came after a lecture was presented by Phillips on the song and it’s message. He also encouraged people to continue to do the right things and move forward towards equality for all.
Watch the video from President Driscoll below.
