The School of the Art Institute of Chicago has rescinded Kanye West’s honorary doctorate degree at the college.
The school shared in a statement: "The School of the Art Institute of Chicago condemns and repudiates Kanye West’s (now know as Ye) 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"Ye’s actions do not align with SAIC’s mission and values, and we’ve rescinded his honorary degree."
TMZ shared a letter from SAIC sent to members of the staff and student body regarding the rapper and his anti-Semitic comments.
The letter arrived four days after students made a change.org petition calling for the removal of Ye’s honorary doctorate.
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"After hearing from many of you, and conferring with the Board of Governors, the honorary degree awarded to Kanye West has been rescinded," the letter, written by president Elissa Tenny,
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