University of Louisville President’s Chief of Staff Kathleen Smith has issued an apology about the Halloween photo they had taken dressed as stereotypes of Mexicans.
The letter was addressed to “Hispanic/Latino Faculty, Staff and Students at the University of Louisville,”
“As Chief of Staff to the President, I write to express a sincere apology for the choice of Halloween costumes at our staff luncheon,” wrote Smith. “We made a mistake and are very sorry. We have met with Sarah Nuñez, UofL’s Director of the Office of Hispanic and Latino Initiatives, and shared with her our deep regret for the hurt this experience has caused.