Volleyball Player Called Racist Slur Says BYU Staff Failed To Act

During a volleyball match between Duke University and Brigham Young University (BYU), a Duke player, Rachel Richardson, was subjected to racial slurs from a BYU fan. The incident sparked criticism of BYU's delayed response. Richardson expressed her disappointment on social media, while the BYU athletic director later addressed the issue, urging respect and responsibility. The community and alumni criticized the culture at BYU, and there were calls for Duke to stop playing until the offender was removed. Richardson emphasized resilience and pride in standing against racism.

What was the initial reaction of BYU to the racial slur incident during the volleyball game?

• Apology issued immediately

• Immediate and decisive action

• Delayed and criticized response

• No response at all

What action did BYU take for the game following the incident?

• Canceled the game

• Moved the game off-campus and restricted attendance

• Allowed only students to attend

• Held the game as scheduled

What did the athletic director fail to do in his response to the incident?

• Address the crowd

• Call the comments racist

• Apologize to the players

• Cancel the game

How did Rachel Richardson describe her experience during the incident?

• As a helpless victim

• As a proud African American athlete

• As a passive participant

• As an indifferent observer

What was the community's reaction to the incident at BYU?

• Supportive of the actions taken

• Critical of the culture allowing such behavior

• Indifferent and dismissive

• Surprised and shocked