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University of Maryland club tennis team suspended over racist emails
Original: UMd. club tennis team suspended amid racist emails
The University of Maryland has suspended its club tennis team following the discovery of racist emails, according to WBAL-TV. The university took action after the messages came to light, though details about who sent the emails or what they contained have not been made public. The suspension means the team cannot practice, compete or represent the university while the matter is reviewed.
Why now: A university sports team has just been suspended over racist emails, prompting attention to campus racism and how the school is handling it.
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