UCLA DEI director says he was fired over controversial Charlie Kirk posts: 'Glad when bigots die'
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Former UCLA Director of Race & Equity Johnathan Perkins says he was fired for social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death and plans to sue the university for alleged violations.
Peter D'Abrosca is a reporter at Fox News Digital covering campus extremism in higher education.
Perkins linked to a GoFundMe he started to cover his bills while he is jobless. The GoFundMe says he is planning to sue the school for alleged First Amendment violations, and solicits donations from people interested in "fighting racism" and "standing up for free speech." Follow Peter on X at @pmd_reports. Send story tips to peter.dabrosca@fox.com.
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