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Published 11 days ago

Louisiana HBCU becomes second school to cancel UN Ambassador’s address amid Gaza protests

  • Zaynab Al-Rashed, Xavier Muslim Student Association President, initiated a petition for a new commencement speaker due to criticism over the university's choice regarding past positions on the Gaza conflict. More than 1,600 signed.
  • Students at Xavier University demanded the cancellation of the commencement speaker, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, following backlash over her stance on Gaza. Al-Rashed advocated for a ceasefire, urging administrators to reconsider.
  • Xavier President Reynold Verret will decide on retaining or replacing the speaker, with the announcement expected soon.
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Louisiana university cancels graduation address by UN ambassador over Gaza

Linda Thomas-Greenfield will no longer speak at Xavier University of Louisiana after students angered by US ceasefire vetoes at UNXavier University of Louisiana has canceled Saturday’s planned commencement address by the US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, after news of her appearance sparked outrage among some students.Students were outraged over Thomas-Greenfield’s invitation to speak because of their opposition to th…

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom
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Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday’s planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. News of her appearance had sparked outrage among

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Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday’s planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield

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Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday’s planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. News of her appearance had sparked outrage among some students. University President Reynold Verret announced the decision in an email Wednesday to faculty, staff and students. Verret said graduates deserve a ceremony “free of disruptions.” Students expressed …

11 days ago·Panama City, United States
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Louisiana HBCU becomes second school to cancel UN Ambassador’s address amid Gaza protests

Xavier University of Louisiana, an HBCU in New Orleans, became the second school to cancel the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s address amid the students’ Gaza protests.  The institution reversed course on its choice of a commencement speaker after pressure from students and the community over Thomas-Greenfield’s voting record at the UN.  University President Reynold…

11 days ago·Washington, United States
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Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday’s planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield after news of her […]

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