RISD Students Continue Building Takeover - Protest in Support of Palestine
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Rhode Island School of Design students continue their takeover of one of RISD’s main buildings in Providence — Washington Place.
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The building houses academic affairs, the general counsel’s office, the President’s and Provost’s offices, and student financial services, among other things.
According to RISD, “Last night, a group of students demonstrated inside one of our campus buildings, occupying an actively used academic space. Our president and provost met with them until late into the night discussing their concerns and ways to address them. RISD condemns violence and injustice, and we decry antisemitism, Islamophobia and all forms of hate.”
President Crystal Williams said in a statement, “Provost Ghadessi and I spent over five hours last night with student leaders in 20 Washington Place discussing their demands. We are aware that students outside the building are again positioned to continue their protest today.”
“Today, we are relocating classes that are scheduled to take place in the space where the students are located. While we have and continue to affirm our students’ right to freedom of expression, freedom of speech, and peaceful assembly, we also respect the rights of the many students who want to attend their classes. We have asked the demonstrating students to relocate out of respect for their peers’ academic experience,” said the school.
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