Louisiana university cancels graduation address by UN ambassador over Gaza

09/05/2024 19:07 The Guardian

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 the past positions by the US on the war in Gaza. Continue reading...

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