Stanford lecturer, linked to Colin Kaepernick’s radicalization, allegedly instructed Jewish students to stand in a corner post-Hamas attack.
A Stanford Lecturer Suspended for Targeting Jewish Students and Downplaying the Holocaust
A lecturer at Stanford University has been suspended after allegedly singling out Jewish students in his class, downplaying the Holocaust, and defending Hamas following the terrorist attack on Israel.
The lecturer’s identity has been kept anonymous by Stanford, but according to Campus Reform and The Daily Mail, students identified him as 46-year-old Ameer Hasan Loggins. Loggins was close to former NFL quarterback and social justice activist Colin Kaepernick and played a role in radicalizing Kaepernick.
Earlier this week, students reported that Loggins singled out Jewish students in his class, instructing them to gather their belongings and stand in a corner, stating, “This is what Israel does to the Palestinians,” as reported by The Forward.
According to Nourya Cohen, a senior at Stanford and co-president of Stanford’s Israeli Student Association, Loggins asked the class how many Jews died in the Holocaust. When students responded with 6 million, he dismissively replied, “Yes. Only 6 million.” Loggins proceeded to downplay the Holocaust by comparing it to European colonization, claiming that colonization caused more deaths than the Holocaust.
Cohen expressed her concern for Jewish students following the attack on Israel, stating, “I feel absolutely dehumanized that someone in charge of students and developing minds could possibly try and justify the massacre of my people. It’s like I’m reliving the justification of Nazis 80 years ago on today’s college campus.”
Stanford confirmed on Wednesday that it had received a report about a “non-faculty instructor” who “called out individual students in class based on their backgrounds and identities.” The university is currently conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
Loggins, who had a relationship with Colin Kaepernick during the quarterback’s involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement, recommended race-centered social justice books to Kaepernick. Eventually, Kaepernick asked if he could sit in on Loggins’ summer class at the University of California, Berkeley.
The lecturer suggested books such as “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment” by Patricia Hill Collins, “Black Looks: Race and Representation” by Bell Hooks, and “The Mis-Education of the Negro” by Carter G. Woodson.
Loggins wrote, “People that trace our connection to U.C. Berkeley assume he became politicized in my class. But Colin came in aware, focused, well-read, and eager to learn. His decision was made on his own — from the heart. He came to me intellectually curious. The questions he asked me regarding my research, the lectures he attended, he was a sponge.”
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How did Stanford University respond to the allegations regarding the singling out of Jewish students and the downplaying of the Holocaust?
Well as singling out Jewish students, also downplayed the Holocaust, referring to it as “just another genocide.” Cohen expressed her shock and disappointment, stating, “To have someone in a position of authority, who is supposed to be an educator, diminish the suffering and importance of the Holocaust is deeply disturbing.”
Furthermore, Loggins defended Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, following the recent terrorist attack on Israel. He reportedly stated that Hamas was justified in their actions and that Israel was the true oppressor. These comments have understandably caused outrage among students and members of the Jewish community.
Stanford University has taken swift action in response to these allegations. They have suspended Loggins pending an investigation into the matter. In a statement, the university expressed their commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful community where all students feel safe and supported. They acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and assured students that appropriate measures will be taken.
It is important to recognize the impact that such incidents have on students, particularly those from marginalized communities. Singling out students based on their religion or ethnicity, downplaying historical atrocities, and promoting extremist views not only create an unsafe learning environment but also perpetuate discrimination and hatred.
Education institutions have a duty to uphold values of inclusivity, tolerance, and respect. Educators play a crucial role in shaping the minds of young people and have the responsibility to provide an unbiased and unbiased learning environment. Incidents like these undermine the trust and confidence students have in their education systems.
This incident also highlights the ongoing challenge of combating anti-Semitism and prejudice in contemporary society. Anti-Semitic incidents and hate crimes have been on the rise globally, and it is essential for institutions to take strong actions to combat these dangerous ideologies. By swiftly suspending Loggins and launching an investigation, Stanford University has sent a clear message that anti-Semitic behavior will not be tolerated.
As this investigation unfolds, it is crucial to support the affected students and provide them with the necessary resources to process and heal from this traumatic experience. It is also important for universities to reevaluate their hiring and vetting processes to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.
In conclusion, the suspension of the Stanford lecturer for targeting Jewish students and downplaying the Holocaust is a clear indication that educational institutions will not tolerate discriminatory and extremist behavior. It is imperative that universities continue to prioritize creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their religious or ethnic background. By doing so, we can ensure that education remains a powerful tool to promote understanding, empathy, and social progress.
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