STORRS, Conn. (WFSB) — The University of Connecticut has postponed a decision on whether to implement a mandatory anti-Black racism course for all undergraduate students, citing concerns about potential federal government interference.

The University Senate, which determines mandatory coursework, met this week but decided to delay the decision until November amid questions about whether such a requirement could be deemed “illegal” by federal authorities because it specifically addresses a racial group.

The one-credit course would teach students about Black consciousness, Black resistance, Black resilience and solidarity. The University Senate originally voted in 2023 to make the course a graduation requirement for all undergraduates, but the policy has not yet been implemented.

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