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« Senate blocks Reed push to remove troops from Iraq | Today | Cranston girl injured from fall in New Hampshire » July 18, 2007Minority caucus: Take Papitto's name off law schoolPROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Minority Leadership/Legislative Caucus today condemned former Roger Williams University Board of Trustees Chairman Ralph R. Papitto’s use of a racial slur during a recent trustees meeting. The caucus called on the university to distance itself from Papitto and make diversity on its board the top priority. The caucus is also calling on the university to remove Papitto’s name from its law school and to reinstate the three now-ousted board members who asked Papitto to step down. The leaders want a reconfiguration of the board of trustees that would reflect more diversity. Speaking inside the State House in front of the bust of Martin Luther King Jr., caucus chairman Rep. Joseph S. Almeida asked Roger Williams University President Roy Nirschel to be more outspoken about the issue and the importance of diversity on the board. About 40 people attended, including members of the legislative caucus, various minority groups and NAACP President Clifford R. Montiero. Montiero said if Papitto wants to do something great, he ought to fund an annual diversity program at the school. -- Journal staff writer Tom Mooney Your Turn: React to this story Extra: For more on the embattled former RWU chairman and for related links, go to www.projo.com/education Posted by Kate Bramson Commentslaw | July 18, 2007 12:01 PM link If they want to remove his name from the building that, probably, never should have had his name on it, then they should give him back his millions of dollars they, probably,never should have accepted. Philip Edwardo | July 18, 2007 12:21 PM link Although I agree with removing his name from the law school, I disagree with asking him for more money. If you distance yourself from him, that includes his wallet too. law student | July 18, 2007 1:47 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Sure, looking for the guys Money again!!!!! This is totally absurd!!! People need to find better things to worry about!