Emory Magazine President's Column
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A summary of the news surrounding an essay by President Jim Wagner published in the Winter 2013 issue of Emory Magazine that resulted in questions and criticism due to his reference to the so-called "3/5ths compromise" in the U.S. Constitution.
History and African American faculty letter to President Wagner, Feb. 15, 2013 (PDF) »
President Wagner's response to the history and African American studies faculty, Feb. 18, 2013 »
Updated Feb. 26, 2012
From Emory Report
Emory column leads to criticism, apology
Feb. 19, 2013
Media coverage
Emory University's leader reopens its racial wounds
New York Times, Feb. 23, 2013
Statement over 'three-fifths' creates full controversy
NPR, Feb. 23, 2013
Emory head censured for slavery column
New York Times, Feb. 21, 2013
Compromised position
Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 18, 2013
Emory's president sparks a furor with a comment on compromise
Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 17, 2013
