Graduation Ceremony at Duke University Witnessed Pro-Palestinian Protest atOptions = { 'key' : '9064f41185e1910cb39f07d58eab2b79', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; Commencement ceremonies are meant to celebrate the achievements of graduating students. However, Duke University's ceremony on Sunday took an unexpected turn when a group of pro-Palestinian students staged a walkout in protest of the guest speaker, comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Seinfeld, a vocal supporter of Israel, received an honorary degree. Social media footage captured graduates in their robes and caps leaving the stadium, chanting "Free Palestine" and waving Palestinian flags. This act of protest reflected their disagreement with Seinfeld's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It wasn't a unanimous response though. Many students remained to listen to Seinfeld's speech, even offering ...
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