Pomona College has changed the location of its Sunday commencement ceremony after a group of demonstrators set up an encampment this week on and around the…
Several tents were on the stage, where the commencement ceremony had been scheduled for this weekend at the college east of Los Angeles.Pomona College has changed the location of its Sunday commencement ceremony after a group of demonstrators set up an encampment this week on and around the commencement ceremony stage at the campus east of Los Angeles.
The protesters gathered early Monday and vowed to stay there until demands are met. In a statement, organizers said they want the college east of Los Angeles to divest from Israeli-tied companies and weapons manufacturers."We are deeply grateful for your patience in this extraordinary situation and we look forward to honoring our graduates on Sunday," the school's statement said.
"Students are prepared to defend the encampment until their demands are met, and call upon the college to heed the overwhelming support for divestment in their community," according to a statement from an organizing group."Our students, faculty, staff and alumni hold a range of viewpoints," the college said."Throughout the year, college leaders have offered to meet with student protesters and will continue to do so.
The Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been shut down since Israel’s military took control of the Palestinian side early Tuesday. A first ship carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza was on its way Thursday to a floating platform built by the U.S. military. The plan is for cargo to be transferred at the pier to smaller U.S. boats that will deliver it to shore.
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