Hateful graffiti was recently discovered inside an NYU library in downtown Brooklyn, causing outrage and condemnation from all corners. The disturbing messages, which included a swastika and derogatory statements towards various ethnic groups, were found scrawled on the wall of the Bern Dibner Library at 4 MetroTech Center. Among the offensive messages were “F–k Jews,” “F–k Indians,” and anti-black statements.
The vandalism was brought to light by a 53-year-old woman who reported it to the police around 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The NYPD has classified the incident as a hate crime, sparking further investigation and action. Fountain Walker, the vice president for global campus safety at NYU, expressed strong disapproval of the graffiti and assured that the university is taking the matter seriously.
In a statement to Washington Square News, NYU’s student paper, Walker condemned the hateful rhetoric directed at different ethnicities and promised that those responsible would face the consequences. The university’s Department of Campus Safety, along with the Title VI coordinator, is actively investigating the incident and will not hesitate to apply “the full weight” of NYU’s disciplinary measures.
The vile graffiti, which included antisemitic, anti-Indian, and anti-black sentiments, has sparked a wave of shock and dismay within the NYU community. The university is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all its students and faculty members, and such acts of hatred will not be tolerated. As the investigation progresses, NYU is determined to hold the perpetrators accountable and uphold the values of diversity and respect on campus.
