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UW-Madison dean called Trump racist, claimed education system, math is ‘inherently violent’ to Black students
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An associate dean at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has publicly called President Donald Trump a racist and co-authored an academic paper suggesting the American education system, and even mathematics, is “inherently violent” toward Black students.
Percival Matthews, associate dean for the Office of the Dean and a professor in the Human Development Area at UW–Madison, shared his views in a series of Facebook posts and academic writings reviewed by Fox News Digital.
In a January 2018 Facebook post, Matthews appeared to label Trump a racist, writing, “What’s on my mind? This: When you get a guy in the ultimate seat of power with a history of racist endeavors who makes not-even-veiled racist comments that a decent portion of the people continue to defend, you’re left wondering what’s left to do.”
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Bascom Hall on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (Getty Images)
He continued by invoking Malcolm X, saying, “For many, the name Malcolm X evokes the image of an unnecessarily violent man who hated America. But if you actually read the text of his best speeches (I recommend The Ballot or the Bullet as a starter), it’s clear that the frustration was fueled by a bald-faced (look the origin of that term up too) denial of an undeniable and obvious truth.”
Matthews, who was appointed “special advisor for access and community” in April, a role that “recognizes the importance of advancing UW–Madison’s institutional efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive community for students and employees from every background,” has also made reference to the concept of “violence” in education.
In a paper co-authored with Pooja Sidney, an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, Matthews claimed that systemic inequities in education leave Black students “shut out” of advanced courses, particularly in mathematics.
“This exclusionary narrative continues into the higher grades, with Black children routinely being shut out of advanced mathematics courses despite meeting achievement standards,” the paper states. “In stark contrast, more privileged White children are sometimes tracked into advanced courses despite failing to meet those standards.”
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In a paper co-authored with Pooja Sidney, an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, Matthews claimed that systemic inequities in education leave Black students “shut out” of advanced courses, particularly in mathematics. (iStock)
The paper goes on to ask, “How can a Black scholar work to improve a system through rigorous empirical research when that system is arguably inherently violent toward Black children, even the ones who excel at all the tests?”
In an older Facebook post from 2020, Matthews referenced the concept of violence after the death of George Floyd, writing, “A legitimate (adv) use of violence can legitimate (vb) use of violence. There are a number of ways to read that sentence” in response to the murder of George Floyd.
Another 2020 post rhetorically asked, “And people are surprised that Minneapolis is burning?”
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The paper goes on to ask, “How can a Black scholar work to improve a system through rigorous empirical research when that system is arguably inherently violent toward Black children, even the ones who excel at all the tests?” (iStock)
In a statement to Fox News Digital, John Lucas, assistant vice chancellor for public affairs and institutional communications at UW–Madison, wrote, “UW-Madison supports free expression and doesn’t comment on the personal social media accounts of its students, faculty or staff.”
A statement from the University of Kentucky’s office of public relations and strategic communications told Fox News Digital, “The university wouldn’t have any comment on a faculty member’s scholarly work, which is protected by academic freedom and does not represent any university stance.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Matthews and Sidney for comment.
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North Dakota
Hoeven, Armstrong, Traynor speak on OBBB Rural Health Transformation Fund updates in ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – On Friday, North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Governor Kelly Armstrong and Health and Human Services Commissioner Pat Traynor explained how the state plans to use millions of dollars from the Big Beautiful Bill’s Rural Health Transformation Fund to transform healthcare across the state.
They spoke extensively about the special session to allocate the funds, and confirmed that it is still tentatively set for Jan. 21.
The Big Beautiful Bill allocated $25 billion for rural healthcare nationwide. North Dakota received $500 million for five years and $200 million for the first year. There is still another $25 billion left to be spent, and North Dakota is hoping to receive an extra $500 million.
“I truly believe that with the plan we’re putting in place and the things we built that line up with that, we’ll get a billion dollars over five years,” said Hoeven.
Federal rules require the state to lock in contracts for the money by October first— a deadline officials say is driving the need for a special session.
In the first year, North Dakota will focus on retention grants to keep existing staff, technical assistance and consultants for rural hospitals, as well as telehealth equipment and home patient monitoring.
Governor Armstrong says the special session will include policy bills tied to how much federal rural health funding the state can earn.
“We’re going to have a physical fitness test for physical education courses, nutrition education, continuing education requirement for physicians, physician assistant licensure compact—which North Dakota has been doing, dealing with that since the heart of the oil boom and moving forward—and then an expanded scope of practice for pharmacists,” said Armstrong.
Hundreds of millions of dollars could reshape healthcare in rural North Dakota, and state leaders say the next few weeks are key to receiving and spending that money wisely.
The governor says he only wants to focus on bills related to the Rural Health Transformation Program during the special session and doesn’t intend to deal with other state issues during that time.
Copyright 2026 KFYR. All rights reserved.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — OHSAA girls basketball scores from Friday in Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.
Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, Mich. 43, Notre Dame Academy 35
Baltimore Liberty Union 47, Cols. Hamilton Twp. 34
Berlin Center Western Reserve 68, N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 46
Blanchester 40, Bethel-Tate 37
Chagrin Falls 37, Burton Berkshire 32
Circleville 62, Amanda-Clearcreek 40
Cle. Hay 88, Cle. Glenville 2
Cols. Centennial 78, Columbus International 50
Cols. Linden-McKinley 54, Cols. Whetstone 28
Cols. Walnut Ridge 73, Cols. Marion-Franklin 12
Delaware Buckeye Valley 50, CSG 43
Delta 48, Bryan 44
Dublin Coffman 47, Cols. Upper Arlington 39
Hilliard Darby 43, Thomas Worthington 32
Johnstown 47, Johnstown Northridge 41
Mason 54, Cin. Colerain 32
Newark 56, Ashville Teays Valley 42
Oak Harbor 52, Millbury Lake 31
Ohio Deaf 50, Ky. School for the Deaf, Ky. 9
Pemberville Eastwood 65, Rossford 35
Pickerington North 41, New Albany 33
Springboro 66, Centerville 33
Stryker 54, Montpelier 20
W. Chester Lakota W. 76, Fairfield 24
Wauseon 55, Swanton 13
Western Reserve Academy 65, Lawrenceville School, N.J. 33
Westerville Cent. 57, Grove City Cent. Crossing 20
Worthington Christian 57, Tree of Life 16
Zanesville 58, Newark Licking Valley 40
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol is continuing to look for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run near Humboldt, SD.
In a Facebook post, the SD Highway Patrol has released new details regarding the semi suspected of committing the hit and run.
According to police, the semi is a red Freightliner Cascadia semi, missing its passenger-side headlight.
The semi was traveling eastbound from the Humboldt area on I-90 in the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2026.
Police are seeking information, video, or pictures from 2:13 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. along I-90 and I-29 from the public.
If you have any tips or footage, contact the South Dakota Highway Patrol District 2 Office at (605) 367-5700.
Copyright 2026 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
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