Ad Intended to Stir Up Campuses More Than Succeeds in Its Mission - The New York Times

Controversy on College Campuses

The article discusses the controversy surrounding a full-page advertisement placed by conservative author David Horowitz in several college newspapers. The ad denounced reparations for slavery, arguing that black Americans owe the country for their freedom and prosperity.

Reactions and Protests

The ad's publication led to varied reactions across different universities:

• Brown University: Students protested by removing copies of the student newspaper that ran the ad.
• University of California, Berkeley: The student newspaper apologized after facing pressure from protestors.
• University of Wisconsin: The editor faced calls for her resignation.

These incidents highlight the conflict between free speech and the response to controversial viewpoints on college campuses.