DeVos to give commencement speech at historically black university

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Source: The Hill

DeVos to give commencement speech at historically black university

By Mallory Shelbourne - 05/01/17 10:09 PM EDT

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will give the commencement speech at Bethune-Cookman University, the historically black establishment said.

DeVos will speak at the school’s commencement ceremony on May 10 on its campus in Daytona Beach, Fla.

“Much like Dr. Bethune, Founder of Bethune-Cookman University, Secretary DeVos deems the importance of opportunity and hope for students to receive an exceptional education experience,” the university said in a press release.
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The speech comes several months after DeVos faced criticism for connecting school choice, one of her key policy stances, with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).


Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/331496-devos-to-give-commencement-speech-at-historically-black-college

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[Coventina]

1. You mean that "pioneer of school choice"?

Vile woman.

[secondwind]

2. she is all about spreading God's word.. nothing more. n/t

[BumRushDaShow]

3. Joe Madison went on a rant about this on his show this morning

Some people never learn. But then historically, we had those in our midst who didn't learn either during the time when our ancestors had been enslaved.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

4. It's only a week away.

The first choice must have canceled. All I know is what I saw in the article.

Good morning.

[BumRushDaShow]

6. Here is an article with an interesting perspective (and comments too)!

http://www.hbcudigest.com/betsy-devos-is-bethune-cookmans-commencement-speaker/

Top of the morning to you too!

[DownriverDem]

5. Gag me

I'd turn my back on her if I were graduating.

[onetexan]

7. I'd protest by not attending

seriously, her presence would spoil what is supposed to be a celebration of a great achievement. The woman is that revolting.

[obamanut2012]

8. This is shocking -- and insulting to all the graduates

I am glad the NAACP is protesting this.

[malthaussen]

9. Wasn't the janitor available?

His views would probably be more valuable.

-- Mal