Purdue University chancellor apologizes for racist remarks during commencement

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1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

   Purdue University chancellor apologizes for racist remarks during commencement ↗ (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

   Published Dec 14, 2022

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   HAMMOND, Ind. (WISH) — The chancellor of Purdue University Northwest […]

2. The Guardian

   Purdue Northwest chancellor sorry for mocking Asian language in speech ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Dec 14, 2022

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   ‘I made a comment that was offensive and insensitive,’ Thomas Keon says after backlash

3. NBC Chicago

   Purdue U. Northwest Chancellor Apologizes After Racist Asian Language Impression in Commencement Speech ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Dec 14, 2022

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   Thomas L. Keon, chancellor of Purdue University Northwest in Indiana, has apologized after a racist display on stage at the school’s winter commencement ceremony.

4. NBC Chicago

   Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Issues Apology After 'Insensitive and Offensive' Remark at Commencement Ceremony ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Dec 14, 2022

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   The chancellor of Purdue University Northwest has issued an apology after he made an “insensitive and offensive” comment during a recent commencement ceremony at the school.

5. WTHR Indianapolis

   Purdue Northwest chancellor apologizes for 'offensive and insensitive' remark ↗ (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

   Published Dec 14, 2022

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   Thomas Keon's remark was shared on social media and drew negative reaction for its racist tone.

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