In class, we learned about a case claiming discrimination based on race brought by $2$ White professors who were denied tenure at Howard University, a HBCU $($Historically Black College & University$).$ They claimed the only reason they were denied the promotion was because they are white, and the evidence showed they had met all job requirements. Did the professors win their case?

a$.$ Yes

b$.$ No

c$.$ There was no court outcome because they settled privately in ADR.

d$.$ There was no case outcome because it was dismissed, Title VII does identify "white" as a