University of Memphis Cancels Social Justice Initiative Following Backlash

Students won’t be taught social justice programs, at least not from the latest initiative coming from the University of Memphis.

The Mid-South university will cancel a controversial program that incentivized teachers to adjust their curriculum to incorporate “diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice,” according to a Washington Free Beacon report.

The program received national backlash.

When Gov. Bill Lee (TN-R) heard about the program, he contacted the university, the report added.

“Ending this program was the right decision, and I thank the university for hearing our concerns,” Lee told the Free Beacon.