Dwayne Dixon, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been placed on administrative leave following concerns about his alleged advocacy for politically motivated violence. The university confirmed the leave as a necessary step for investigating these allegations. Dixon is associated with “Redneck Revolt,” an organization focused on working-class liberation and anti-racism.
The university indicated that Dixon’s conduct could lead to disciplinary actions, including possible termination, depending on the investigation’s findings. The timeframe for his leave is currently unspecified.
Students and community members plan to rally in support of Dixon, claiming his leave resulted from pressure from the far-right Christian nationalist group Turning Point USA. Rally organizers emphasize that this is a broader fight against fascism and a stand for anti-racist organizing.
Dixon has faced legal issues in the past for his activism, including arrests linked to anti-KKK protests and the toppling of the Silent Sam statue, though those charges were ultimately dismissed. He expressed that the situation affects everyone on campus, emphasizing solidarity in the struggle against oppressive systems.
