Teacher wins $750K in Harris-Stowe discrimination lawsuit

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis jury has awarded $750,000 to Beverly Buck Brennan, the daughter of the late St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, Jack Buck. Brennan, a former theater and speech instructor at Harris-Stowe, brought forth allegations of racial and gender discrimination.

According to a report from the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Brennan’s legal team argued that her curriculum at Harris-Stowe faced scrutiny following the appointment of a new dean to the School of Arts and Sciences. Brennan asserted that her projects were consistently denied approval, her budget was slashed, and female teachers were subjected to unfair treatment.

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In 2017, Brennan retired from her position, citing the hostile work environment. Despite the challenges she faced, Brennan has decided to donate the entirety of her award to the Harris-Stowe Theater Department, demonstrating her commitment to fostering a positive educational environment.

While Brennan has spoken out about her experiences, the university has chosen not to respond to requests for comment at this time.

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