CNN contributors shanlonwu and lisaling join anchor AmaraCNN to discuss the racist remarks made by Thomas L. Keon, the chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, during a commencement speech. Hear their reactions:
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Keon, the chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, during a commencement speech. The chancellor was following the keynote speaker who referenced using"made up languages" to his grandchildren several times in his speech, which made no mention or reference to Asians.
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