President Joe Biden's commencement speech at Morehouse College

Van Jones discusses President Joe Biden's upcoming speech at Morehouse College, highlighting the need for direct addressing of issues like police reform and violence in the streets to win over a skeptical audience.

President Biden delivering commencement address at Morehouse College

President Biden will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, with student opinions being mixed on welcoming him. Some students prioritize celebrating their graduation and family, while others are critical of Biden's actions and the invitation to speak.

Morehouse College President's Stance on Student Protesters During Biden's Graduation Speech

Morehouse College President David A. Thomas stated he would shut down commencement ceremonies if police tried to remove student protesters during President Joe Biden's graduation speech. The college will allow silent, non-disruptive protests but not hate speech or disruptive behavior.

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations at U.S. University Commencement Ceremonies

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators stage walkouts and protests during university commencement ceremonies across the U.S., calling for divestment from companies with ties to Israel. Some universities respond with police involvement, while others negotiate with students. The protests have sparked accusations of antisemitism and political controversies, including criticisms of Governor Glenn Youngkin's DEI policies. President Joe Biden's upcoming commencement address at Morehouse College is also facing scrutiny.

President Joe Biden's Commencement Address at Morehouse College

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses President Joe Biden's upcoming commencement address at Morehouse College with its president, David Thomas.