{"id":2158217,"date":"2024-01-24T15:28:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T20:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/upenn-honors-radical-professor-who-accused-israel-of-genocide\/"},"modified":"2024-01-24T15:30:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T20:30:21","slug":"upenn-honors-radical-professor-who-accused-israel-of-genocide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/upenn-honors-radical-professor-who-accused-israel-of-genocide\/","title":{"rendered":"UPenn honors professor who accused Israel of &#8216;genocide"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fupenn-honors-radical-professor-who-accused-israel-of-genocide%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2158217&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Dorothy \u200bRoberts to be\u2062 Honored with MLK \u2063Jr. Social Justice Award<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<p>      \u200c     Dorothy Roberts (Wikimedia Commons\/YoungColtrane)<br \/>\n    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>The\u2064 University of Pennsylvania\u200b is set to present its prestigious MLK\u200d Jr. Social \u2062Justice Award \u200dto \u200cDorothy \u2063Roberts, a radical professor known for her outspoken views. Roberts has been a signatory\u200d of\u200c a letter\u2063 that accuses Israel\u2063 of &#8220;genocide&#8221; and \u2062&#8221;apartheid,&#8221; while \u200ccondemning\u2064 U.S. military support\u2062 for the country\u2064 as a &#8220;moral catastrophe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Roberts, \u2064a sociology and\u2064 law professor at UPenn, will receive the award from the Africana studies \u200cdepartment and deliver the annual MLK\u200d Social \u2063Justice lecture. The event, titled &#8220;The\u2063 23rd Annual\u2063 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, \u2063Jr. Lecture \u200din Social Justice,&#8221;\u200b will focus \u200bon reflecting on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as stated on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sas.upenn.edu\/events\/mlk-jr-lecture-social-justice-featuring-dorothy-roberts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPenn website<\/a>. The event is sponsored by the UPenn Center for Africana Studies,\u2064 the Annenberg School \u200bof Communication, the Penn Carey Law School, and\u200d the Department \u200bof Sociology.<\/p>\n<p>Roberts&#8217;s speech \u2064comes\u200c at a\u2064 time when \u2062the university has faced criticism\u200b for incidents of anti-Semitism. Last month, UPenn president Liz \u200dMagill resigned following controversial remarks made during \u2062a congressional hearing regarding Jewish genocide. Additionally, the university faced backlash for hosting a conference featuring\u200d anti-Israel and anti-Semitic speakers, including \u2063Roger Waters, the Pink Floyd \u200bsinger known for\u2064 his controversial attire.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these \u200dcontroversies, neither UPenn nor Roberts have responded to requests\u2062 for\u2064 comment.<\/p>\n<p>Roberts, who is \u2063known for \u2064her criticism of prisons and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/interview-actor-greg-ellis-on-family-law-bias-against-fathers-societys-devaluation-of-men-and-a-solution\/\" title=\"INTERVIEW: Actor Greg Ellis On Family Law Bias Against Fathers, Society\u2019s Devaluation Of Men, And A Solution\">child protection services<\/a> as \u200cracist,\u2064 signed a letter urging President Joe Biden \u200dto call for a ceasefire in Israel. This occurred shortly after Hamas terrorists carried out\u2063 brutal attacks\u2062 resulting\u200d in the deaths of over 1,000 Israelis. In a \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DorothyERoberts\/status\/1714633667081883823\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter post<\/a>, \u2064Roberts stated that she \u200cfelt &#8220;morally \u2064compelled to sign&#8221; the letter.<\/p>\n<p>The letter characterized Israel&#8217;s military \u200dresponse to the Hamas attacks as an &#8220;internationally supported genocide&#8221; and labeled Israel as an &#8220;apartheid regime&#8221; in violation \u2063of international law. It argued that \u2064Palestinians are \u200dfacing genocide and ethnic\u200d cleansing.<\/p>\n<p>In previous\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DorothyERoberts\/status\/429989648589672448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tweets<\/a>,\u200b Roberts defended a global boycott of Israel and questioned\u200d the classification of Jews as white, asserting that race is a political construct dependent on power rather\u2063 than biology.<\/p>\n<p>Roberts has also \u200bcriticized adoption and anti-child abuse policies, advocating for a &#8220;world \u2062without adoption.&#8221; She \u2063believes\u2063 that adoption perpetuates the &#8220;white savior narrative&#8221; and masks\u2063 the neglect and\u200b violence inflicted by the state \u2063on children. In her view, child protection services primarily serve to police and punish low-income, mostly BIPOC\u200b parents instead of providing support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific contributions has Dorothy Roberts made to the advancement of civil rights\u200c and social justice?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S of anti-Semitism on campus. Her involvement \u200bin the accusation\u2064 against \u2062Israel may further polarize the already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/don-jr-to-testify-in-fraud-trial-trump-tells-judge-leave-my-children-alone\/\" title=\"Don Jr. set to testify in fraud trial; Trump urges judge to spare his children.\">contentious atmosphere\u2063 surrounding<\/a> the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to recognize that the MLK\u200d Jr. Social \u2062Justice Award is not\u2064 solely based \u200con the recipient&#8217;s political \u2063views, but rather on their commitment to social justice and the advancement of civil \u200crights. Roberts has a long history\u200b of \u2062activism and scholarship \u200din these areas, particularly\u200c in\u200d her work addressing issues of race, gender, and bioethics.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her career, Roberts has been a prominent voice against racial discrimination in various forms. She has written extensively \u2063on the impact of race and gender in medical research and genetic testing, shedding light on \u2062the\u2062 biases and injustices that exist within these fields. Her critical analysis of \u200bthe intersectionality of race and gender has \u2063earned her recognition and respect in academic circles.<\/p>\n<p>Roberts has also \u2062been \u200dinfluential in challenging the\u2063 use of race \u200din child \u2063welfare \u200dand criminal justice systems. Her research and advocacy work have played a significant role in exposing the disproportionate representation of people of color in\u200b these systems and the detrimental effects it has \u2063on marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062MLK\u200d Jr. \u200bSocial \u2062Justice Award seeks to honor individuals who have made \u2063significant contributions\u200d to the pursuit of social justice and equality. It celebrates those who, like Martin Luther\u2062 King Jr., \u200chave dedicated their lives to fighting\u200c for the rights of the oppressed and marginalized.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2064Roberts&#8217;s political views may \u200cbe controversial to\u200d some, it \u200dis essential to separate the award from her personal beliefs. \u200cThe recognition she is receiving is a testament\u200c to her efforts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/student-suspended-from-education-program-for-saying-a-man-is-a-man-a-woman-is-a-woman\/\" title=\"Student Suspended From Education Program For Saying, \u2018A Man Is A Man, A Woman Is A Woman\u2019\">promoting social justice<\/a> and advancing civil rights. It\u2062 is an opportunity to engage in dialogue and \u2063critical thinking, rather than dismissing her based on political disagreements.<\/p>\n<p>The MLK\u200d \u200bJr.\u200b Social \u2062Justice Award is a platform that elevates voices that\u2063 challenge the status quo and push for meaningful change. It serves as a reminder that the pursuit of justice requires the courage to confront uncomfortable truths and challenge existing power \u200bstructures.<\/p>\n<p>As the University of Pennsylvania honors Dorothy Roberts with \u200bthis prestigious award, it not only recognizes her accomplishments but also affirms its\u200d commitment\u200d to social justice and the values advocated by Martin Luther\u200b King Jr. \u2062The\u2062 event provides the campus community with the opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue, encourage critical thinking, and foster a greater understanding of the complexities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservative-experts-express-hope-that-college-censorship-is-waning-at-aei-event\/\" title=\"Conservative experts optimistic about declining college censorship at AEI event.\">social justice \u200cissues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through\u200c this award, the University of Pennsylvania demonstrates \u200dits dedication to fostering an inclusive and intellectually stimulating environment. It encourages\u200d students, faculty, and staff to actively participate\u2063 in conversations surrounding social justice, understand diverse perspectives, and work towards building a more equitable society.<\/p>\n<p>While controversies may arise\u2063 around the award\u200b recipient, it is crucial to\u2064 recognize that \u200cthe MLK\u200d Jr. \u2064Social \u2062Justice\u2064 Award aims to honor individuals who embody the spirit of Dr. King&#8217;s vision for a more just and equal world. Dorothy Roberts&#8217;s contributions to the field of social justice cannot be\u2062 overlooked or dismissed \u2062based on political disagreements. Instead,\u2063 her accolade \u2063provides an opportunity for the University \u200cof Pennsylvania and its community to engage in meaningful conversations and actions towards a \u2064more inclusive and just society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dorothy Roberts, a radical professor, will be honored with the MLK Jr. Social Justice Award by the University of Pennsylvania. She has been recognized for her activism against Israel, accusing them of &#8220;genocide&#8221; and &#8220;apartheid,&#8221; while condemning U.S. military aid to the country as morally wrong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":2158218,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2158217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/120"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2158217"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158217\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2158218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2158217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2158217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2158217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}