Louisiana HBCU becomes second school to cancel UN Ambassador’s address amid Gaza protests

Xavier University of Louisiana, an HBCU in New Orleans, became the second school to cancel the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's address amid the students’ Gaza protests. 

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. 

University President Reynold Verret announced the news in a Wednesday email. 

“Everyone’s goal is to have a...