During the execution of the Academy of Art University's real-estate master plan for San Francisco, they came across a bit of controversy after purchasing the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. It seems that they hate black people. No, not really. We're just screwing with you, attorney Stephens. To be fair, the building's owner, Sutter Taylor, already planned on converting the building into high-end condominiums. But then the Academy came along to gobble up the property for student housing. And then? People had a fit.

And as the following AAU press release informs us:

"The conflict between the Lorraine Hansberry Theater, its building owner and the University has been resolved. Although the settlement is confidential, we have agreed to the following joint statement, which will be the only public announcement made on the matter.

At the request of the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor, the Academy of Art University has made a substantial grant to assist with the relocation of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.

The University is a San Francisco institution and will continue to grow within this dynamic city. We anticipate that it will continue to contribute to the enhancement of the culture, vitality and, to a lesser extent, the commerce of the neighborhoods surrounding its buildings. Throughout its seventy-five-plus years in the City, the University has served to invigorate the community with youthful energy and artistic spirit."

Why we found this in our inbox today is beyond us. The info in the abovementioned has been available since June. Probably having something to do with this. But in the end, it's good PR on AAU's part. And really, aside from their tacky Monopoly San Francisco high score, they went above and beyond what any other buyer would have done in the same situation.

Having said something positive about the Academy, please excuse us while we go take a hot, Silkwood-ish shower.