Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

Associated PressMay 13, 2024

Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday’s planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield after news of her appearance sparked outrage among some students.

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Biden Taps Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge for HUD Secretary Post

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentDecember 24, 2020

“We are relieved knowing that the same determination Rep. Fudge brought to defending hungry families from cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be brought to tackle one of the biggest looming threats facing Americans during this economic crisis: evictions and housing insecurity,” The CBC offered in a statement.