Gaza Protests Disrupt US University Graduations, Speaker Condemns Genocide

Graduation Ceremony Disruptions

• 🎓 Graduation ceremonies nationwide have been disrupted by pro-Palestinian protests, impacting universities such as Columbia, GWU, NYU, and Pomona College.
• 🗣️ A student speaker at Gallatin's commencement addressed the ongoing atrocities in Palestine, stating it was the only appropriate topic for the occasion.

Condemnation of Genocide and US Complicity

• 💔 The speaker condemned the genocide occurring in Palestine, highlighting the United States' political and military support and its funding through taxpayer dollars.
• 📢 The speech emphasized the moral injury caused by these atrocities and the speaker's shame regarding tuition being used to fund genocide.

University Administration and Divestment Demands

• 🏛️ The administration has refused to negotiate in good faith regarding student and faculty calls for disclosure of endowments and investments.
• 🚫 Protesters demand that universities divest from the apartheid state of Israel.
• ✊ The administration is accused of oppressing those who speak out against the university's ties to genocide.

Call to Action for Graduates

• 💸 The speaker urged the graduating class to withhold donations to the university.
• 📣 Continued advocacy for disclosure and divestment was called for until the university is free of ties to genocide.