College Employee Placed On Leave After Calling 911 On Black Student Eating Her Lunch

Just when we thought that just maybe this atrocious behavior was coming to an end, this happened. The Employee responsible for the call has been placed on leave. Here's the story:

The Smith College employee who called police on a black student who she believed looked "out of place" has been placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation into the incident, according to a statement from the school.

"We are committed to timely and transparent communication throughout this investigation, and will send further updates to the community as soon as they are available," reads a statement from Smith College Interim Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Amy Hunter.

Oumou Kanoute, a student at Smith College working as a teaching assistant and residential adviser, was eating lunch in a dorm common area on July 31 when an officer with the Northampton Police Department approached her.

"I did nothing wrong, I wasn't making any noise or bothering anyone. All I did was be black," Kanoute wrote on Facebook. "It's outrageous that some people question my being at Smith College, and my existence overall as a women of color."

Videos of the incident recorded by Kanoute captured audio of her interaction with the responding officer. In one video, Kanoute can be heard explaining to the officer that she was on a break and relaxing in the common area.

"No students of color should have to explain why they belong at prestigious white institutions," Kanoute wrote.

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Unfortunately it doesn't stop there, As I was reading some comments on this young lady Facebook page I noticed how she's now being bullied about everything from her looks, being full of herself, and even accusations of a "friend" making the phone call and how this is all a  hoax. It's really sad and I wish this young lady the very best.