Why was Amani Reed fired from the University School of Nashville?

According to the school, Reed was terminated in 2025 following an independent investigation that found he had violated numerous school policies during the investigation of a former teacher accused of grooming. However, Reed's lawsuit argues there was no factual basis for his dismissal.

How does the University School of Nashville's treatment of Amani Reed compare to his predecessor?

The lawsuit claims the school's board treated Reed's predecessor differently during a 2021 crisis, and that the four finalists to replace Reed after his termination were all White/Caucasian.

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Fired Administrator Sues University School of Nashville for $21M in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Q: What is the $21 million lawsuit against the University School of Nashville about?

The lawsuit filed by former USN director Amani Reed alleges racial discrimination, workplace harassment, and retaliation by the school's board over his 2025 termination.

17 Nov

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Summary

Former USN director Amani Reed files $21M federal lawsuit for racial discrimination, harassment
Reed was fired in 2025 over grooming allegations against a former teacher
School claims Reed violated policies, but lawsuit argues no factual basis for termination

Fired Administrator Sues University School of Nashville for $21M in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

In a dramatic turn of events, a former administrator of the University School of Nashville (USN) has filed a $21 million federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging racial discrimination, workplace harassment, and retaliation.

Amani Reed, who served as the school's director until his termination in January 2025, claims that the USN board's decision to fire him was unjustified and discriminatory. According to the lawsuit, Reed's dismissal came in response to grooming accusations made against a former teacher at the school in 2024. In the aftermath, students held a walkout, calling for the resignation of the school's upper management, including Reed.