Members of the University of Houston volleyball team are being accused of racism after a video surfaced online showing two players smiling and recording themselves driving by a tree in Columbus, Texas, where two teenage Black men were lynched in 1935.
The video, which was, was posted by an anonymous Twitter account. As of 9:11 a.m. Tuesday, the video has been viewed nearly 20,000 times.
"The University is aware of the video, which does not represent our values and is inconsistent with our efforts to foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful environment," a UH spokesperson told the Chronicle. "As the second most diverse public research institution in the country, we encourage constructive and respectful dialogue, cultural awareness and a spirit of unity. We understand the concerns this has caused. UH follows internal policies as well as all applicable local, state and federal laws when assessing any situation."We want to foster conversation and highlight the intersection of race, identity and culture in one of America's most diverse cities.
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