(CNN) — Graduates at the New College of Florida held an alternative commencement ceremony Thursday evening in protest of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ conservative takeover of the college earlier this year.
Many of this year’s graduates from New College of Florida walked in their own commencement ceremony Thursday night in protest of the state’s drastic changes to their school.
The New College of Florida holds its official commencement tonight. Students upset with Governor DeSantis’ recent changes to leadership on campus, held an alternative graduation last night as a form of protest. Josh Holton reports, they invited civil rights activist Maya Wiley to deliver the commencement address.The New College of Florida holds its official commencement tonight. Students upset with Governor DeSantis’ recent changes to leadership on campus, held an alternative graduation last night as a form of protest. Josh Holton reports, they invited civil rights activist Maya Wiley to deliver the commencement address.
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