UCLA's equity director is on leave after praising assassination of conservative activist and posting "Kill your masters," sparking controversy.

UCLA’s Race and Equity Director Johnathan Perkins remains on administrative leave after posting on Bluesky that he was satisfied with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking backlash. He later posted “Kill your masters,” which he deleted, prompting the university to extend his leave amid an ongoing investigation. Perkins claimed the posts were protected free speech, but the statements contradicted UCLA’s values of equity and inclusion. This follows a 2011 incident in which he admitted fabricating a police harassment claim.