May 5th 2024.
A member of Congress from the United States has expressed approval for the actions of hecklers who were harassing student protestors at the University of Mississippi. Representative Mike Collins from Georgia shared a post on his X account on April 3, which included a video of a counter-protestor making monkey noises at a Black student.
According to reports from the Associated Press, the congressman commended the students of Ole Miss for their racially charged taunts towards the demonstrators. In his message, he praised them for "taking care of business." This statement was also shared by Rep. Collins on May 3, 2024.
The video that was posted showed a large group of counter-protestors outnumbering the students who were protesting. The footage captured a horde of primarily white male students attempting to intimidate the demonstrators. Despite efforts from the dean of students and campus police to keep the two groups apart, tensions continued to rise as they engaged in verbal sparring. At one point, a student heckler was seen making monkey noises directed at a Black woman protestor.
The reason for the protests at the university was due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, with the students chanting "Free Palestine" and advocating for the US to end their support for Israel. This is a cause that has been gaining momentum on college campuses across the country.
As the video of the racial harassment went viral, the school's chancellor announced that a "student conduct investigation" would be launched. He also made it clear that such offensive actions would not be tolerated on the campus. "To be clear, those who use hateful language towards others based on their identity will not find any support or refuge on this campus," he stated firmly.
It is worth noting that the university has a predominantly white population, with Black students making up only 11% during the 2022-2023 school year. Furthermore, the school has a troubled history of integration, as evidenced by the infamous Ole Miss Riot of 1962, which occurred when the first Black student, James Meredith, was enrolled.
Despite the school's efforts to address the issue, conservative lawmakers in Mississippi, as well as fellow Republicans, have shown their support for the Pro-America hecklers. Governor Tate Reeves shared a video of the hecklers singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and expressed his love for the state of Mississippi. "This warms my heart. I love Mississippi!" he wrote.
In related news, President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his support for Israel amidst the pro-Palestine protests happening around the country. This statement comes as tensions continue to rise between the two nations, with many calling for the US to intervene and put an end to the violence.
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