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Lorain County Community Guide in Elyria, Ohio

30 May 2024

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Lorain County Community Guide

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Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

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May 30, 2024

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Oberlin grads protest Gaza war at commencement

Oberlin College graduates turned their backs during the Memorial Day commencement to protest the Israel Hamas conflict and the colleges ties to pro Israel firms. Speaker Julia Maskin quoted Audre Lorde urging critical thought as Class of 2024 pledged to advocate divestment. Chancellor Ambar and honorary speaker Rhiannon Giddens addressed privilege and protest and paid tribute to fallen classmates.

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Tree planted to honor Oberlin's first Black graduate

At Oberlin College a sapling elm in Tappan Square marks where George Vashon walked as the first Black Oberlin graduate in 1844 and valedictorian. Paul Thornell, Vashon’s great-great grandson, added the final dirt as a campus marker honors equity and inclusion, with then-president Carmen Twillie Ambar endorsing the tribute. Francis Vashon Atkinson recalls family stories and notes many Black Americans’ contributions deserve recognition.

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