Political pundits and journalists have sharply criticized former Fox News host Megyn Kelly for a racist comment she posted on X on Monday night during coverage of the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

The right-wing commentator wrote: “Laphonza Butler spkg – (she took Feinstein’s place) – is celebrating that she and Harris both graduated from historically black colleges. Imagine the white person up there: I’m proud to tell you I graduated from a predominantly white university!”

Veteran journalist Joan Walsh replied: “Are you crazy?”

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Norman Orstein, editor at the Atlantic, wrote: “Megyn Kelly. Racist embarrassment.”

Tim Miller of The Bulwark commented: “Was there a time when white people were denied access to universities and therefore there was a need to create alternative institutions to combat systematic oppression? No? Maybe that explains the difference?”

The Nation columnist Kali Holloway added, “Why have black people historically had to create their own institutions, Megyn? I have proudly viewed history and all forms of knowledge as Dunning-Krueger for decades, my God.”

Laura Bassett, election columnist at The Cut, wrote: “I ask you to read a history book, any normal American history book, to understand the difference.”

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The National Museum of African American History and Culture points out on its website that “HBCUs opened the door to educational opportunities for many African Americans who were previously legally barred from an education.”

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund website states: “Black students were not welcome at existing public and private colleges even after the passage of specific legislation, resulting in a lack of opportunities for higher education.”

Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) visited Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, and Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University in Washington, DC.

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