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"Turmoil at Harvard: Claudine Gay's Exit Sparks Protests and Institutional Debate"

Civil rights activist Al Sharpton led protests at billionaire Bill Ackman's NYC offices following the resignation of Harvard University president Claudine Gay. The protests were in response to Ackman's criticism of Gay and Harvard's diversity initiatives. Sharpton emphasized that Gay's resignation represents a threat to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs nationwide, highlighting the significance of the issue beyond the individual case.

2 years ago•Source: Bloomberg

"Human Chain Forms as Protesters Blockade Portland Encampment Sweep"

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0.68 min•2 years ago

"Human Chain Forms as Protesters Blockade Portland Encampment Sweep"

In Portland, protesters have blocked city workers and police from clearing a homeless encampment at Harbor View Memorial Park by linking arms and parking cars to obstruct access. This action follows a delay in the clearing operation due to poor weather, and with the resumption under clear skies, tensions have escalated. The presence of a large transport bus from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office suggests that authorities are prepared for mass arrests.

via Bangor Daily News

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