Deceit, Deception, Retaliation at a Historically Black College and University!!!

In 2011, one would never believe in a innocent person can become entangled in conspiracy, the good Ole boy system at a Historically Black College and University(HBCU) by lodging an internal complaint of sexual harassment hostile work environment. Especially, if it supposedly is against federal law and the people whom are purportedly the same race,whom fought for social justice for African American people would go against the exact same principal they are supposed to stand for.  Meaning, their own kinfolk.  Yet, this is the exact incident that occurred for Sonja Keith, longtime intellect, educator and community leader.  During late 2007, Ms. Keith was scouted by Dr. Nathaniel A. Sheppard to work as a Data Analyst in the Graduate School at Alabama State university in Montgomery, Alabama as well as assist with ASU’s preparation of reports for the upcoming SACS team visit in 2010.  Under Dr. Sheppard’s pervue, Ms. Keith successfully completed many outstanding projects including Alabama state University’s Economic Impact Report 2008, SACS reports for the Graduate department, 07-08 & 08-09 respectfully; along with correcting the multiple data errors for thousands of graduate students. Things went rather smoothly, until late 2009; then President Joe a. Lee resigned and incoming Interim President William H. Harris gave 30 termination letters to more than thirty upper level employees.  this notice included the very distinguished Graduate dean, Dr. N. Alan Sheppard.  Dr. Harris began to hire and promote many of his friends to higher positions which included his former classmate and alum Dr. Doris Pogue Screws as Interim Dean of the graduate school above many other more qualified professors.  Mind you, Dr. Screws had no formal training as a Graduate dean and no knowledge of Sacs besides what Dr. N. Allan Sheppard had taught the team of professors at Alabama State University.  Under Dr. Screws, things went smoothly until Ms. Keith lodged an internal complaint against her  and her friend Georgette Varner.  Mind you, whom is the Coordinator of the Graduate School. After the complaint was filed with the HR department, Doris screws sent a letter accusing Ms. Keith of unethical behavior which was returned supposedly from HR, VP Carmen Douglas.  This initial bogus letter led to a string of personnel actions up to termination for being a few minutes late.  I know to some it may be ok, it’s fine. But, to be singled out due to one complaint is not ok.  Coupled with the fact that Ms. Keith was being closely monitored by Doris screws, all of her work was all of a sudden scrutinized, Georgette Varner would have her Graduate Assistants to yell and harass Ms. Keith to create situations as well.  Yulanda Banks Simon could do whatever she wanted.  Nothing said.  She even set ms. Keith up and lied saying Doris mail was opened by Ms. Keith.  Each time Ms. Keith spoke with or contacted the EEOC, a string of personnel actions followed.  When Ms. Keith requested to see her personnel file in October 2010, Carmen Douglas sent it to the University’s attorneys.  There were numerous errors contained within Ms. Keith’s personnel file.  It even included a grievance by Georgette Varner which was never shown to Ms. Keith.  According to the University’s own handbook, an employee has opportunity or due process to answer any grievance filed against them.  Not Ms. Keith!!!  In addition, the grievance is intended for lower level employees to file on supervisory employees not the opposite.