Hampton University Shuts Down Unauthorized Blexit Group During Homecoming

Hampton University's Response to Blexit

• 🏫 Hampton University security escorted the Blexit group off campus during homecoming festivities due to their unauthorized presence.
• 🚫 The university clarified that Blexit's filming activity was not suppressed but rather a matter of safety, procedure, and fairness.
• 📝 Blexit was among the groups that did not meet the stated requirements for participation, with 18 out of 36 applications being approved.

University Policy and Safety Protocols

• 🚨 Hampton University prioritizes knowing who is on campus, their purpose, and how to contact them for emergency response.
• 🤝 Following established procedures ensures participants are properly credentialed and protected, a necessity in today's environment.
• 👥 The university's foremost responsibility is the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Blexit's Unauthorized Attempt

• 🗣️ Blexit, co-founded by Candace Owens and powered by Turning Point USA, attempted to join homecoming without proper authorization.
• ❓ The university suggests Blexit was reluctant to provide basic information such as their purpose and participants.
• 🎓 Unlike student organizations, Blexit, as an external group, failed to meet the procedural requirements for official campus access.

Blexit's Counter-Narrative

• 📢 Blexit claimed the university silenced their "educate to liberate HBCU tour," which aimed to bring conservative values to HBCU campuses.
• 📹 Many have accused the group of provoking students for social media content.
• 💡 The university advised Blexit to critically think about how to fill out applications properly for future events.

Discussion and Commentary

• ✊ The conversation touches on the idea of messing with Black people for sport and the necessity of protected spaces for the Black community.
• 👨‍🏫 Dr. Rashad Richey shares his new role as the chairman of applied physics and health sciences at the university.