Event Brief
NYC Professor Sparks Outrage Over Racist Trope
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Summary: Allyson Friedman faced backlash for using a racist trope to explain racism during a virtual meeting.
WHO: Allyson Friedman
WHAT: Used a racist trope during a virtual meeting
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 4:28 AM ET
WHERE: New York City
WHY: To explain the concept of racism
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