JCC Declines to Replace Cathy Young as Commencement Speaker Following Backlash
Jamestown Community College has no plans to replace former State Senator
Cathy Young as the Commencement speaker following backlash over her legislative actions in regards to the Queer community.
JCC Political Professor
Dr. Greg Rabb issued a statement last week speaking out against Young being the speaker, citing her votes against marriage equality and transgender rights.
College officials responded to WRFA saying they will be moving forward with Cathy Young as the keynote speaker at the virtual ceremony on Friday. An updated statement from JCC President Dr. Daniel DeMarte is below.