Students Chant ‘Get Out’ During James Comey’s Speech at Howard University

Dozens of students interrupted a speech made by former FBI director James Comey at the 150th opening convocation of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Video footage from the scene Friday shows Comey attempting to speak to the audience amid considerable shouting. Some students can be heard chanting “James Comey is not our homie,” as well as “get out James Comey, get out our home.” Students stand protesting James Comey speech #HUconvocation17 #FOJ17 pic.twitter.com/J3fSyROBsq — shaddai (@lovethymelanin_) September 22, 2017 James Comey at the #HUConvocation17 rises above the protesters in Cramton Auditorium at Howard University #FOJ17 pic.twitter.com/sOeW8HKKoQ — Kayleigh Fitzgibbons (@KayleighFitz99) September 22, 2017 #HUconvocation17 protesting James Comey pic.twitter.com/Rwe4fRes6q — SYDNEY. (@SydneyHalll) September 22, 2017 "Get Out James Comey, Get Out Our Home". An angered group of Howard Students stand in protest of Comey's presence. #HUConvocation17 pic.twitter.com/VIpwJahGth — Greer Jackson (@Shades_of_Greer) September 22, 2017 In August this year, Comey was appointed by Howard University to serve as the Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy for the 2017-2018 academic year. According to a statement from Howard University, Comey is planning to forego the $100,000 compensation and instead donate it to a scholarship fund for the university that is dedicated to he...
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