Kanye West's honorary degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been rescinded, the school announced Thursday.
"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 Ye's actions do not align with SAIC's mission and values, and we've rescinded his honorary degree," SAIC officials said in a statement.The school's move comes a week after a group from the SAIC community formed an online petition on change.
"Regardless of his contributions prior to receipt of this award, it is harmful to allow Ye, as he is presently known, to continue to use the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to help legitimize hatred and violence."Ye attended the American Academy of Art and Chicago State University for brief periods. He dropped out of school at age 20 to pursue his music career.
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