Controversy Surrounds UNC Professor Linked to Radical Group

On Saturday, Andrew Corvette, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, called for the dismissal of a professor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He claims the professor has ties to a radical gun organization associated with violent incidents targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.

Dwayne Dixon, a professor specializing in Asian and Middle Eastern studies at the Chapel Hill campus, reportedly belongs to the Silver Valley branch of Redneck Revolt. This group is a spin-off of the John Brown Gun Club, which has been implicated in at least two violent actions at ICE centers in Washington and Texas.

Corvette’s demand came after a recruitment flyer from the John Brown Gun Club appeared on the Georgetown University campus, provocatively stating “Hey fascist! Catch!”—a reference that seems to connect to a recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Corvette expressed his concerns on social media, stating, “I found this flyer in Georgetown. It’s alarming that a professor from such an ‘elite’ institution is part of this group. This professor should be fired immediately, and the group must be investigated.”

In a related development, earlier this month, President Trump ordered federal agencies to look into unlawful activities tied to ANTIFA.

The flyer, which emerged on Georgetown’s campus, portrays a group that claims to celebrate violence against Nazis, linking it to its goal of “real change” through strong community-building efforts.

A representative from UNC Chapel Hill stated that the university supports freedom of speech but does not comment on the personal political beliefs of its staff members. Whether Dixon is under investigation or facing any penalties remains uncertain.

Interestingly, Dixon’s photographs are absent from his university biography, which some might find suspicious. Previously, he faced numerous charges related to protests in Durham and Charlottesville back in 2017, including possessing a semi-automatic rifle. He was also charged with assault during the incident involving the toppling of the Silent Sam statue in 2018.

Redneck Revolt has also been involved in legal battles following the 2017 Charlottesville rally, where they were accused of using anti-paramilitary laws. The case was termed harassment by the group, which eventually chose to settle outside of court.

Moreover, the organization has been tied to violence, including a 2019 bombing attempt by one of its members, who was subsequently honored by ANTIFA supporters.

As of now, both Dixon and UNC have not provided any comment regarding the controversy.