Xavier University of Louisiana has canceled U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield's commencement speech due to student and alumni concerns. This decision came after pressure from students and the community over Thomas-Greenfield's voting record at the UN and U.S. support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
Shame on them. Xavier University Cancels Commencement Speech by U.N. Ambassador https://t.co/fEsuJLQj33
Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday's planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield after news of her appearance sparked outrage among some students. https://t.co/mBvGidRKi7
The institution reversed course on its choice of a commencement speaker after pressure from students and the community over Thomas-Greenfield’s voting record at the UN. https://t.co/V4kikfSkRu
Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry https://t.co/a0whSWfFXv
Xavier University of Louisiana became the second school to rescind a commencement invitation to United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, citing pressure from students and the community over U.S. support for Israel in its war with Hamas. https://t.co/VEdQo1GCQt
Xavier University has canceled U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s commencement speech following student and alumni concern https://t.co/0A2ZgwQLCb