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Nuria Martinez-Keel A virtual graduation ceremony for Oklahoma City University was interrupted Saturday when a hacker displayed a racial slur and a swastika on viewers’ screens.President Martha Burger said the university has initiated a report to state and federal authorities.“We are heartbroken and outraged at the hate-filled attack that occurred at the end of our virtual graduation celebration today,” Burger wrote in a message to the OCU community. “During a time that should have been focused on recognizing our graduating students, an unknown source was able to bypass the system and display racist and offensive language. I want to be clear, OCU stands against racism, bigotry, and antisemitism.”The university was hosting a virtual commencement for all of its graduating seniors in place of an in-person ceremony. Graduates and their families were invited to call in to participate.Several people took to social media to denounce the slur and offensive image.“Although we took safety precautions, unfortunately the digital platform we used to connect has become a target,” Burger wrote. “We will ensure that all participant data is provided to investigators and will assist law enforcement as they work to identify the perpetrators of this racist act. The University will pursue every avenue available to ensure that those responsible are held accountable under the law.”

Nuria Martinez-Keel A virtual graduation ceremony for Oklahoma City University was interrupted Saturday when a hacker displayed a racial slur and a swastika on viewers’ screens.President Martha Burger said the university has initiated a report to state and federal authorities.“We are heartbroken and outraged at the hate-filled attack that occurred at the end of our virtual graduation celebration today,” Burger wrote in a message to the OCU community. “During a time that should have been focused on recognizing our graduating students, an unknown source was able to bypass the system and...

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