The Anti-Defamation League applauded the University of Georgia for firing a cheerleaders’ coach who pushed Christian activities on her team. The group said the university did the right thing in firing Marilou Braswell after investigating a complaint that she discriminated against cheerleaders who refused to participate in Bible study and other Christian activities.
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