Tag: Smith College

Critical Race Theory Training Is Antithetical to Freedom, Says Whistleblower

“When it was my turn, I said, ‘I’m not comfortable discussing my race here,’” whistleblower Jodi Shaw said. “The facilitator said, ‘Any white person who displays discomfort or distress when asked to discuss their race is not actually feeling distress. What they’re exhibiting is a power play, and that is white fragility.’” In a recent…


Former Smith College Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination, Civil Rights Violation in Lawsuit

Jodi Shaw has become an influential figure in opposing critical race theory (CRT) equity staff training. As a life-long liberal, she became prominent in 2020 when she stood up to her alma mater and employer, Smith College, for requiring CRT equity training. Now Shaw is suing Smith College for violating her civil rights. Her case…


Smith College Ex-staffer Sues Over Anti-White Racism, Ideological Struggle Sessions

Former Smith College administrative employee Jodi Shaw, a white woman, is suing the elite school in federal court for retaliation and racial discrimination including forced participation in humiliating ideological indoctrination sessions. David Pitvorak, who describes himself in his Twitter biography as an “individual rights attorney taking on Critical Race Theory in the courts,” is representing…


Smith College Staffer Quits Over Anti-White Racism

A staffer at Smith College has resigned, publishing a letter accusing the elite women’s university of creating a “racially hostile environment” against white people. Jodi Shaw used to be a student support coordinator at the Massachusetts college but recently sent a resignation letter to its leadership saying the environment left her “physically and mentally debilitated.”…


‘Need to Tell the Truth’: Whistleblower Staffer at Smith College Resigns Over ‘Anti-Racist’ Programs

A staffer at Smith College in Massachusetts said she is resigning from her position, saying the college has “created a racially hostile environment” while pushing for “social justice” initiatives. Jodi Shaw, a white woman who describes herself as a lifelong liberal, said she turned down a settlement from the college so she can instead speak…