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marmar

(78,877 posts)
Wed Sep 24, 2025, 10:59 AM Wednesday

MAGA provocateurs targeting HBCUs


MAGA ‘Fearless Debaters’ group removed from Tennessee State University campus
The group appeared on Tennessee State University’s campus in “Make America Great Again” hats and signs that read “DEI should be Illegal.”


This week, Tennessee State University students were met with a surprise on their walk to class. On Tuesday, the Nashville HBCU reported that a group of people, unaffiliated with the university, appeared on campus around 3 pm without prior notice.

The group known as “Fearless Debaters,” reportedly appeared on TSU’s campus with filming equipment, “Make America Great Again” hats, and signs that read “DEI should be illegal” and “deport all illegals now.” According to the group, TSU was the first HBCU on their “fearless tour,” which aims “to bring honest conversation and open debate back to America’s college campuses,” and was inspired by Charlie Kirk.

A university statement states that “any demonstration or protest activity requires advance approval and permitting,” which prompted TSU police and staff to escort these individuals off campus “without incident.” .....................(more)

https://thegrio.com/2025/09/24/maga-fearless-debaters-group-removed-from-tennessee-state-university-campus/




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Redleg

(6,624 posts)
2. "Honest conversation and open debate" my ass
Wed Sep 24, 2025, 11:03 AM
Wednesday

These folks are looking to provoke an aggressive response, not a reasoned discussion of policy.

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