The resolution to revoke Kanye West’s honorary doctorate was made in response to a change.org petition.

Washington:

American rapper-songwriter Kanye West’s honorary doctorate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been rescinded by the establishment.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, an American leisure information outlet, in an announcement to The Chicago Sun-Times SAIC officers stated, “The School of the Art Institute of Chicago condemns and repudiates Kanye West’s (now known as Ye) anti-Black, anti-Semitic, racist, and dangerous statements, particularly those directed at Black and Jewish communities.”

They added, “Ye’s actions do not align with SAIC’s mission and values, and we’ve rescinded his honorary degree.” This honorary doctorate was awarded to the rapper in 2015.

The resolution was made in response to a change.org petition began by members of the SAIC neighborhood for SAIC President Elissa Tenny to revoke West’s honorary diploma in gentle of his latest anti-Semitic remarks.

“We informed the SAIC community this morning,” a college spokeswoman advised the Sun-Times, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

“This award bestows the legitimacy and luster of the School on a figure who has in recent months has made repeated public statements expressing and justifying anti-Semetism. Regardless of his contributions prior to receipt of this award, it is harmful to allow Ye, as he is presently known, to continue to use the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to help legitimize hatred and violence,” the petition partly learn, based on the outlet.

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