The president will be the commencement speaker at Morehouse College on Sunday.
President Joe Biden is set to speak at Morehouse College on Sunday, despite pushback from students, faculty and alumni.Morehouse College, a historically Black college for men in Atlanta, will host its commencement ceremony on Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. on Century Campus. The ceremony, including Biden's speech will be livestreamed on the Morehouse College YouTube channel. Additionally, the White House will share the speech on its YouTube Channel and its X, formerly Twitter, account.
'What we won't allow is disruptive behavior that prevents the ceremony or services from proceeding in a manner that those in attendance can partake and enjoy,' Thomas told CNN on Thursday. 'So, for example, prolonged shouting down of the president as he speaks. I have also made a decision that we will also not ask police to take individuals out of commencement in zip ties. If faced with the choice, I will cease the ceremonies on the spot If we were to reach that position.
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