Yesterday afternoon we shared about school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis shared a series of videos of an administrator named Janique Saunders at UNC Charlotte bragging about a continued push for DEI policies at UNC Charlotte despite a ban.

UNC Charlotte today issued a statement responding to the videos:

UNC Charlotte is aware of a video circulating on social media that shows an employee making statements that suggest the University is failing to uphold DEI-related policies and laws.

The employee’s statements were inaccurate and do not reflect the University’s actions. UNC Charlotte continues to uphold both the letter and spirit of UNC System policy and all federal and state laws.

The individual featured in the video had no policymaking authority, no role in compliance matters and was not authorized to speak on these issues. Following an internal review, the individual is no longer employed by UNC Charlotte.

UNC Charlotte takes the statements and assertions made by the former employee seriously. The University, led by the Division of Student Affairs in partnership with the Office of Legal Affairs, will conduct a swift and thorough review to ensure all employees understand and are adhering to applicable policies and laws.

UNC Charlotte is to be commended for their quick response to the videos shared online, both for holding the rogue employee accountable and publicly addressing the controversy. 

Corey DeAngelis and the Accuracy in Media team’s strong reporting should serve as a wake up call for other institutions either doubling down on their DEI policies or burying their heads in the sand.