Sunday, May 19, 2024

Rousing convocation speech says 'never learn to stay silent about injustice'

 

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While receiving an honorary degree from Acadia University today, author, activist, professor, and Breach columnist El Jones praises students across the country who are “standing against a genocide” in Gaza.

“Over the past few months, we have been told that it is our words and not bombs that are harmful and violent.”



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