Morehouse officials have reportedly requested additional 'direct engagement' with President Biden before his commencement speech.
Morehouse College administration and faculty members want 'direct engagement' with President Joe Biden to address the outrage leading up to him delivering the school's commencement speech on May 19.According to NBC News, Morehouse Provost Kendrick Brown said the Atlanta-based private college has requested additional communication with Biden as pro-Palestinian protests have erupted on campuses across the country over the ongoing war in Gaza.
Student protesters at colleges across the country continue to demonstrate against Israel's actions in Gaza and Biden's support for Israel. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that about 300 people were arrested Tuesday night in police crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and City College.
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