Black women at Harvard accused of plagiarism to attack DEI programs, supporter says

GBH | By Phillip Martin

Published June 28, 2024 at 8:47 AM EDT

Four Black women at Harvard have been accused of plagiarism by right-wing activists. We examine the motivations behind the charges.

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