"The Turbulent Departure of Claudine Gay: Unpacking the Harvard Controversy"

Claudine Gay, Harvard University's first Black president, was forced to resign during her vacation in Rome following a controversy involving her congressional testimony about anti-semitism and plagiarism allegations, which she denies. Despite initial support from the Harvard Corporation, pressure from the Board and public criticism, including racist attacks and death threats, led to her resignation. Gay has spoken out against the racism and false narratives that contributed to the campaign against her.