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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBenedict College. They went on lockdown because the school feared for their safety.
That's what schools do when there is a threat to the students. They were told to stay in their dorms.
A fucking Presidential visit by a racist, Neo Nazi and his fellow Klansman caused THIS SCHOOL TO HIDE THEIR STUDENTS FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY!
You really can't make this shit up!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/10/25/trump-speaks-hbcu-benedict-college-students-asked-stay-dorms/2462497001/
Seven students were allowed inside for the speech.
Just another political stunt that fools no one. I can't even express how angry I am. FFS! IT IS A PREDOMINATELY BLACK COLLEGE!
Grokenstein
(5,727 posts)He wanted to waltz into the middle of people he hates and celebrate his bullshit award, all while maintaining his safe space. The only people who shouldn't be outraged by this are Don-Don's toadies. Benedict( Arnold)'s board should be swept out the door for collaborating with the enemy.
Hekate
(90,793 posts)The Mad King is an embarassment to the human race.
Princess Turandot
(4,787 posts)Kamela Harris has already cancelled her appearance at the weekend long event when news of that broke.
My guess is that the school was more worried about protests or students speaking their mind to any reporter happening by than student safety. The college is affiliated with one of the Baptist denominations. It's the kind of school which has a page and a half long dress code, and forbids students of the 'opposite' gender from visiting the dorm rooms etc.
It's not likely that they decided to give him an award overnight. So I assume that they were just keeping that little gem quiet until the day.
Are_grits_groceries
(17,111 posts)It should have been a chance to showcase Benedict, but Trumps appearance ended that.
This was a legitimate forum that could have been interesting. I do not know why Trump was invited or who invited him. Once he was in, it became a farce.
Trump brings the circus and the racists. My worry was another Charlottesville. It was not a stunt until he jumpe in.