Spalding University Athletic Center Called a Symbol of White Privilege at Simmons College

Spalding University, a private liberal arts college in Louisville, Kentucky, opened a new athletic center this week, nicknamed the “Field of Dreams.” But not everyone is celebrating. A spokesperson from Simmons College of Kentucky, the private historically Black college nearby, called the center a symbol of White privilege, sparking a broader discussion about gentrification and the disparities between HBCUs and predominantly White institutions.