Columbia grads wear zip ties and tears diploma on stage in bold pro-Palestinian protest. Applause and viral reactions follow.
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:58am on 14 May 2024,Tuesday International
A Columbia University graduates made a bold statement at their social work graduation ceremony, ripping their diplomas on stage in a Pro-Palestinian protest. The graduates, wearing zip ties and a keffiyeh, tore their degree in two and held up their graduation cap, decorated with the name of a Palestinian prisoner. The protest was met with applause from some in attendance. This incident is the latest in a series of pro-Palestinian protests at the university, which have led to arrests and tensions with university officials. The graduate's actions have gone viral on social media.
