South Carolina State U. Disinvites Republican Commencement Speaker Because Students Protested
“Many students, families, and alumni are concerned that her presence at one of our most significant events does not reflect the values we collectively hold dear”
Where are all the people on the left who claim to care about free speech? Oh, right, they actually don’t.
The College Fix reports:
South Carolina State U. disinvites GOP commencement speaker after students protest
South Carolina State University disinvited its commencement speaker, the state’s Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, following backlash from students over her political stances.
In an announcement released Wednesday, South Carolina State University president Alexander Conyers stated the school “has decided to move in a different direction for this spring commencement,” according to the South Carolina Daily Gazette.
He stated that the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution for safety and with careful consideration.”
Conyers stated that the university had selected the Republican candidate for governor because of her background as a successful businesswoman.
“Our intent was to provide students with a speaker whose professional journey could offer practical insight and inspiration as they prepare to enter the workforce,” the president stated.
As of Thursday morning, over 22,000 people signed a student-led petition requesting a new speaker.
“Pamela Evette’s political positions and affiliations have raised significant controversy in South Carolina, especially among communities who feel marginalized by current state policies,” the petition states.
“Many students, families, and alumni are concerned that her presence at one of our most significant events does not reflect the values we collectively hold dear,” it states.
The students called on school administrators to “reconsider this decision and select a commencement speaker who reflects the aspirations and values of our students.”
Students also protested around campus Tuesday, complaining that Evette opposes DEI and abortion, and supports President Trump, according to the South Carolina Daily Gazette.
Evette posted a video of the protest on X, writing,” These leftist protestors are coming after me because they know I will not bend a knee or compromise on South Carolina’s conservative values.”
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Conyers stated the school “has decided to move in a different direction for this spring commencement,”
Direction: Left.
The left doesn’t even have to heckle in order to successfully veto.
Pretty soon, they won’t even have to sign petitions.
The administration will see the handwriting on the wall if they even THINK of inviting a conservative speaker… so they won’t.
Another great success, in the tradition of Chairman Mao.