Xavier University officials cancel spring commencement speaker citing concerns

Source: Yahoo

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) -- Officials with Xavier University of Louisiana have decided to cancel their recent selection for commencement speaker for the spring 2024 ceremony.

In a letter released Wednesday, May 8, university officials said Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a Louisiana native and LSU graduate will not be speaking after a number of students objected to the selection.

The students raised concerns after Thomas-Greenfield's vote against the ceasefire in Gaza after recent attacks.

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Thomas-Greenfield is still set to visit the state in the coming days starting in Baton Rouge where she will visit her Alma Mater Baker High School.

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