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VisitWill Bakersfield College revise its diversity, equity, and inclusion protocols by August 13, 2025?
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Official announcements from Bakersfield College, updates on the college's website
Conservative Professor Wins $2.4M Settlement in Free Speech Case
Aug 13, 2024, 03:58 PM
Matthew Garrett, a conservative professor previously tenured at Bakersfield College, has reached a $2.4 million settlement with a California community college district. This agreement follows years of legal battles after Garrett was dismissed for criticizing the college's diversity, equity, and inclusion protocols. The settlement marks a significant resolution in a free speech lawsuit.
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