Danny Shaw, a former adjunct professor at John Jay College, publicly supported terrorist activities, including Hamas’s violent acts. On November 22, 2023, he shared an Instagram post celebrating Leila Khaled, a convicted terrorist, and used the term “resistance” to justify violence against civilians. His rhetoric repeatedly excused terrorism, portraying it as a legitimate response to political grievances, and amplified antisemitic tropes.
Danny Shaw Participated in the Pro-Hamas Encampment at Columbia
Shaw was actively involved in the pro-Hamas encampment at Columbia University in April 2024. In videos from the encampment, Shaw dismissed Jewish demonstrators as representing “colonial narcissism” and praised the encampment’s actions, despite reports of violence and hostage-taking during the event. His participation aligned him with a movement that supported Hamas, a designated terrorist organization responsible for egregious war crimes.
Academic Career and Termination
Shaw’s activism and public promotion of extremism led to his dismissal from John Jay College in April 2024. While he previously held positions at institutions like Columbia University, his incendiary rhetoric and unapologetic endorsement of violence have overshadowed his academic credentials. As of 2024, Shaw continues to associate with fringe organizations like the Midwestern Marx Institute, further solidifying his role as a polarizing and controversial figure in both academia and activism.
