ost Mr. Cornyn, as a keynote speaker sends the message that the policies and views he has advocated and supported, including both discriminatory policies and politicians, are acceptable by the university and subsequently the student body, says the petition, which was written by Rebecca Trevino.
Date: May 13, 2017
Category: World
Source: Google
Texas Southern University Cancels Commencement Address by GOP Senator Amid Backlash
"This is our graduation. We have the right to decide if we want to refuse to sit and listen to the words of a politician who chooses to use his political power in ways that continually harm marginalized and oppressed people," said the petition, written by Rebecca Trevino.
Date: May 12, 2017
Category: World
Source: Google
Texas Southern University cancels Cornyn speech in response to student petition
The change.org petition was sponsored by 26-year-old Rebecca Trevino, 2017 graduate in social work from San Antonio. In an interview Friday, she said she had no desire to censor Cornyn, but rather to represent the values of the school.
Date: May 12, 2017
Category: World
Source: Google
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Texas State University–San Marcos - Social Work, Floresville High School