Harvard drops Jewish Parkland student over racist comments

The announcement drew widespread debate: Some praised Harvard’s decision to stand up against racism, others said Kyle Kashuv should not be so harshly punished for comments he made as a 16-year-old.

Activist Kyle Kashuv addresses the 148th National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana

Activist Kyle Kashuv addresses the 148th National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana

(photo credit: LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS)

ByJOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA

JUNE 19, 2019 14:54