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US university chief quits in race row | US university chief quits in race row |
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The president of the University of Missouri has resigned amid accusations that there is endemic racism at the university that is not being addressed. | |
Tim Wolfe made the announcement as students and professors staged a walkout at the Columbia campus. | |
Some members of the university's football team have threatened not to play at a game on Saturday over the racial issues. | Some members of the university's football team have threatened not to play at a game on Saturday over the racial issues. |
Black student groups say racial slurs are commonly used around campus. | |
"The frustration and anger that I see is clear and real and I don't doubt it for a second," said Mr Wolfe. | |
"I take full responsibility for the frustration and inaction on this campus." |