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Colson Whitehead@colson.bsky.social |
I sent this message to the UMass administration yesterday: "I was looking forward to speaking next week at UMass Amherst. I visited two years ago and everyone was awesome. My nephew graduated from there and got a great education. But calling the cops on peaceful protesters is a shameful act...” 1/2
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Cwnidog 🍉🇵🇸
@cwnidog.bsky.social
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This UMASS/Amherst alum thanks you for your withdrawal.
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Susan-keep masking, it’s not over-Lee
@susanlee.bsky.social
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Bravo! Thank you for acting with integrity.
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Jamie Schwesnedl
@schwesbomb.bsky.social
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Thank you for being an inspiration, a role model, and an all-around bad mutherfucker!
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Zork Aficionado
@zorkaficionado.bsky.social
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This is amazing. I now pray that your next letter from them isnt a shitty contract breach letter.
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@mrnotsoniceguy.bsky.social
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Why not go, give the speech, and address your concerns with a student/faculty audience?
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@jodytherealtor.bsky.social
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That is regretful as I was looking forward to hearing you speak. My student was there, saw, and heard firsthand the hateful vitriol being spewed: it was not 100% peaceful. Fact: this group of protesters knew that they violated campus policy, were warned about being arrested, and did it anyway.
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Liz 🧡 🇺🇦🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇸
@circaliz.bsky.social
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Thank you
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Shanna Compton
@shannacompton.bsky.social
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💛💛💛
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kokokreesp
@currybay.bsky.social
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Grateful for your conscience and integrity.
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Seth Sanders
@nabalkattu.bsky.social
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Gratitude and solidarity for an act of conscience.
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Jennifer Winch
@jlwinch1.bsky.social
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Masterfully done!
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Stone Cold Jane Austen 🏳️⚧
@charliejane.bsky.social
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Thank you ♥️♥️♥️
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Coretta Anderson
@coretta.bsky.social
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✊🏾🤍
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David Webster
@dwebster.bsky.social
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well done
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Lauren McKenzie [free 🇵🇸]
@themckenziest.gay
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Solidarity from Arizona 💜💜
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Sonja Drimmer
@sonjadrimmer.bsky.social
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I am faculty member at UMass (and a great admirer of your work): I applaud your decision and am grateful for this act of solidarity with our students and faculty.
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Karen Graubart
@kbgraubart.bsky.social
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Thank you (alum, current parent, and fan of yours).
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Alexander Chee
@alexanderchee.bsky.social
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Thank you
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Joanne Freeman
@jbf1755.bsky.social
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Thank you, Colson.
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Kathy Castro
@kathycastro.bsky.social
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Bravo.
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That guy
@chefesque.bsky.social
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As a UMass Alumni, I 100% endorse this! Thank you for standing with the protesting students and speaking up against a genocide.
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Debbie Burke
@burkerunner.bsky.social
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This UMASS alumnus thanks you.
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🗣Lena
@lenaisok.bsky.social
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i love to see writers i admire acting with integrity! ❤️
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò
@olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social
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nice
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Kip Williams sort of
@kipwilliams.bsky.social
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Did that go to the school paper as well?
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TubaPeter.com
@tubapeter.bsky.social
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👍
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Rufus T. Firefly
@rufustfirefly.bsky.social
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You misspelled 'you can aggressively suck my ass you fascist twerps.'
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Kevin M. Kruse
@kevinmkruse.bsky.social
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Well done, sir.
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Ma🌵🌵hew *Interrobang* Wood
@matthewbrendenwood.bsky.social
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Thank you from another UMass Amherst grad - so disappointed in the administration but proud of those students
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Becca Patterson
@mreauow.bsky.social
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Thank you. Actions have consequences as the admin of UMass is finding out.
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Colin Danby
@cdanby.bsky.social
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Another alum says thanks much for doing this.
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Annie
@anniemadine.bsky.social
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Thank you so much for taking this stand! We at UMass are very grateful!
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Maya Media
@mayamedia.bsky.social
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❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Colson Whitehead
@colson.bsky.social
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“...I have to withdraw as your commencement speaker. I give all my best wishes and congratulations to the class of '24 and pray for the safety of the Palestinian people, the return of the hostages, and an end to this terrible war.” 2/2
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Dave Infante
@dinfontay.bsky.social
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you dropped this king 👑
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K.C. Mead-Brewer
@kcmeadbrewer.bsky.social
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Thank you 💙
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Jay Schiavone
@jaytingle.bsky.social
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You have no choice but to withdraw. Calling the cops on peaceful protestors is pathetic.
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Gary Dauphin
@ebogjonson.bsky.social
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Good and honorable work, champ!
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Howdini
@howdini.bsky.social
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As easy as that. Bravo, sir.
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Julia S.
@booktweeting.bsky.social
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I’m disappointed on the students’ behalf, because I am sure you would have given a great speech, but I also know they will understand and support the reasons behind your decision they have deserved so much better from the university administration in many ways best to you on this difficult choice
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