Race had a role in Temple president Jason Wingard's 'fall from grace' say Black community members
Was Temple's first Black president under more scrutiny than his predecessors? Did he have to be twice as good?
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Was Temple's first Black president under more scrutiny than his predecessors? Did he have to be twice as good?
Wingard has faced public backlash for his handling of the recently-concluded university workers’ strike.
”What standards are Black presidents [held to] that might not be the same as white presidents?” asked Sen. Vincent Hughes, (D., Phila.).
Jason Wingard’s departure followed a 42-day strike by graduate student workers and the February shooting death of an on-duty Temple police sergeant, renewing concerns about safety near campus.
It officially takes effect today. AL DÍA also heard from student organizations about their expectations and the future of the university.