North Carolina University Professor has resigned after a vulgar post about Juneteenth he posted on his Facebook page.Monte Miller, an associate professor at East Carolina University's School of Social Work since 2005, has resigned, according to a spokesperson for the university.Miller's Facebook page posted a now-deleted message that said: Hey there. What about F*** Juneteenth? The post was shared online with a screenshot.McClatchy News reached Miller for comment but Miller did not respond immediately.Although the university did not comment on a specific personnel issue, it stated that it was committed to protecting First Amendment rights and citing UNC-System's policy on freedom of expression.The spokesperson stated that ECU does not support or endorse views that marginalize, disrespect or dismiss anyone on the basis of race, gender, or ethnicity. We stand also on the principle free speech.After a photo of a post he posted to his Facebook page was shared online, Monte Miller, an ECU professor, came under fire. Miller resigned on Thursday, July 1, 2021.Numerous people have criticized the post, calling it ignorance and disgraceful.Liz Liles, a graduate student at ECU's School of Social Work, accused Miller of using his platform to make statements to WITN.It's incredibly disappointing and downright depressing to learn that, as a student, and someone who is trying to promote equality and justice for all, there are people in leadership positions who use that platform in such a negative manner, she said to the TV station.Joseph Lee, interim director of School of Social Work, and Anisa Zvonkovic (dean of College of Health and Human Performance), issued statements about the incident on June 25,The School of Social Work's mission is to promote everyone having a fair opportunity to thrive through racial equality and social justice. They stated on Facebook that they will continue to uphold University Values including prompt review of any reports of unlawful speech or prohibited conduct in our classrooms.Continue the storyThey also stated that the School recognizes faculty members' right to voice their opinions, even if they are not desirable or objectionable in their personal lives.Miller seems to have two Facebook accounts, one of which claims to be hacked. Miller has posted a statement on the second page, dated June 28, in which he acknowledges that my Facebook page has received a lot of attention lately.He said that he would not repeat the controversial post on his page. As a social worker educator, I can only say that I have never discriminated against any group. This applies to all groups, regardless of their race, gender, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.Miller continued to state that he was still trying out to understand what had happened, but will not stop and take the personal as well as professional criticisms.He said that I stand by my teaching and practice records. I have adhered to the NASW Code of Ethics as well as the policies of all universities where I have taught or worked, including ECU. My life's work has been to educate social workers. I won't accept that it is being dismissed or discredit.Miller called the post horrible in a statement he made to the East Carolinian campus newspaper on June 24,According to the newspaper, he stated that the post was unacceptable. I don't know what else to add.
