Controversial White Professor Sparks Outrage at Women Historians' Conference
A women historians' conference was disrupted when a white professor, Lois Banner, made racist remarks during her speech, stating that her professional life would have been easier if she were Black. She also expressed a desire to be a lesbian because of their community-building skills. Attendees called her out for her remarks, but she refused to apologize. The conference organizers later issued a statement condemning the inappropriate remarks and held a discussion session to address the incident. The incident sparked a conversation on social media about racism in feminist spaces.