Dr. Cornel West said New York City 'unjustly canceled' his planned rally after he protested alongside pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University.
Independent candidate for president appeared at the Columbia University demonstrations protesting Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
More than 100 activists set up tents on Columbia’s campus earlier this week to protest Israel’s offensive, with West’s own appearance at the encampment coming on Thursday. The demonstrations led to multiple arrests, including the daughter of Rep.“In a deeply troubling move, authorities have unjustly canceled our planned April 20th rally for peace, reframing it as a protest requiring police oversight,” West wrote in a fundraising email sent to supporters Saturday morning.
The email itself links to a fundraising page on West’s campaign website, where visitors can opt to donate up to $1,000 either as a one-time payment or monthly contribution.reveals a troubling inclination towards authoritarianism that we vehemently oppose. We stand in opposition to the establishment and advocate for the dismantling of the two-party system that perpetuates corporate greed, spreads hate, and misinformation, promoting division among us,” the site adds.
The email adds that a separate rally will be held on May 21, and the campaign will provide specifics for the event as they become available.provided additional comment on the alleged cancellation of Saturday’s rally.
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