The School of the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday announced it had rescinded an honorary doctorate it awarded the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
"The School of the Art Institute of Chicago condemns and repudiates Kanye West’s anti-Black, antisemitic, racist, and dangerous statements, particularly those directed at Black and Jewish communities. Ye’s actions do not align with SAIC’s mission and values, and we’ve rescinded his honorary degree," SAIC officials said in a statement.formed an online petition on change.org
Kanye West receives an honorary doctorate at School Of Art Institute Of Chicago on May 11, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.The spokeswoman for SAIC didn’t immediately respond to a message asking if Ye had responded to the revocation of the degree.Exterior view, looking north on Monroe Street, of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Leroy Neiman Center building on 37 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, March 2018.
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