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Teh One Who Knocks
09-18-2017, 11:48 AM
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee


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NASHVILLE - The Lipscomb University president issued an apology to the college community on Friday after centerpieces in his home were deemed offensive by students.

Randy Lowry invited African-American students to his home for dinner this week to chat about their experience at the university, according to a Facebook post.

Some of the students who attended shared their concern about material used for centerpieces which contained cotton stalks, according to the post.

“The content of the centerpieces was offensive, and I could have handled the situation with more sensitivity. I sincerely apologize for the discomfort, anger or disappointment we caused and solicit your forgiveness,” Lowry wrote.

According to the post, Lowry welcomes the opportunity to “continue this conversation.”

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RBP
09-18-2017, 01:06 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upd9AtdeAoE

Teh One Who Knocks
09-18-2017, 01:12 PM
:racist:

Muddy
09-18-2017, 02:31 PM
Dont do any cotton or watermelon or fried chicken centerpieces when the black community is over, Sir... *sigh* think man, think...

RBP
09-18-2017, 02:33 PM
Dont do any cotton or watermelon or fried chicken centerpieces when the black community is over, Sir... *sigh* think man, think...Fried Chicken centerpieces. :homer:

Teh One Who Knocks
09-18-2017, 03:08 PM
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RBP
09-20-2017, 03:35 AM
Apparently, this gets worse. :lol:


The students were uncomfortable and offended by the stereotypical black meal options such as collard greens, mac and cheese, and corn bread, and centerpieces of stalks of cotton that decorated the tables.

The night before, President Lowry hosted a similar dinner at his home for Latino students, that featured a fajita bar but of course, no stalks of cotton.

deebakes
09-20-2017, 03:36 AM
:facepalm:

Hal-9000
09-20-2017, 04:49 AM
A fajita bar on Latino Night :lol:

So fucking what...he's trying to make an effort and thinks that particular ethnicity will enjoy traditional foods.

Oh who am I kidding, I'd pay money to be there on Asian people night :lol: