James braxton peterson bio

A Lehigh University faculty member, who is a prominent media figure and seen as a leader of the racial equality movement, has resigned amid an investigation that eventually found “sufficient cause” of sexual misconduct, according to a university email from the provost’s office.

The faculty member was identified as James Braxton Peterson, in the email to faculty and staff sent Tuesday.

Peterson, a popular professor, is a regular contributor on MSNBC discussing issues such as gun violence, President Donald Trump’s administration and racial equality.

In addition to being an English professor, he was also head of the Africana studies at Lehigh.

According to the email viewed by The Morning Call, verified by university spokesperson Lori Friedman, Lehigh was made aware of “allegations of sexual and other misconduct” against Peterson on Nov.

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He was placed on leave and not permitted on campus, the email said. Attempts Tuesday to contact Peterson wer