Daily Caller columnist Mary Luke on Friday criticized Johns Hopkins University's chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer for comments that labeled certain groups as privileged.

Luke appeared on Newsmax's “Carl Higbie Frontline” and discussed a recent internal email sent by Dr. Sherita Hill-Golden, head of DEI at Johns Hopkins University. It was discussed that several groups, including “People of the World,” were described as members of “d.”dominant group. ”

Luke (Related: Johns Hopkins Medicine relegated from 'privileged' list, claims email is 'inconsistent with values')

“It's really hilarious that we're starting to be able to bully these people into the closet of bigotry. We're so clear now that she got caught and people “It's not like she's terribly sorry about it or wants it back, other than the fact that it caused a huge uproar,” she said. “Because if no one said anything about it, this statement would have stood, and she said, 'If you're white, if you're straight, if you own a house.' I would have continued with my line.''Suddenly, you have a privilege. ”

“Well, in this economy, owning a home is a privilege because no one can do that anymore,” she added. “No one goes out and buys property because everyone is too poor to do that. In that respect, it's certainly a privilege.”

“But the reality is that when we allow these people to continue to hold the narrative and hold onto the dominant ideology in our country, we allow real racism to exist.” she continued. “So these people are allowed to just sit back and say, 'Okay, are you white?'” Then you're a racist. And sitting on a throne at Johns Hopkins, I can call you a racist. ”

Golden sent out a monthly “Diversity Digest” email to his staff in January, in which he listed “privileged” as the “diversity word of the month” and cited English speakers, able-bodied people, and “cisgender” people as examples of privileged groups. named people. (Related: Exclusive: Sen. Cotton goes after recruiting firm after reports accuse it of excluding 'non-diverse' candidates)

John Hopkins sent out the following hit list of people who are automatically guilty of “privilege,” whether they know it or not:

-male
-white people
-Christian
-Middle-aged and elderly people
-Healthy person
-Middle layer and owner layer
-English speaking people

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In response to the backlash, the hospital and Golden issued a statement Thursday saying the email was “inconsistent” with Johns Hopkins' “values.”

A spokesperson for Johns Hopkins University told the Daily Caller News Foundation, “The January issue of the Johns Hopkins University Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity's monthly newsletter highlights the value of Johns Hopkins as a university. “Wording that was contrary to our standards was used,” he said. “Dr. Sherita Golden, Chief Diversity Officer at Johns Hopkins University, wholeheartedly acknowledges this error and has retracted the language used in her message.”