Pro-Palestinian protesters who disrupted the University of Michigan‘s commencement were met with a frosty reception, being booed and jeered by the crowd.
The group of protesters, carrying Palestinian flags and protest signs, marched into the UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance in the middle of the ceremony, interrupting the proceedings. While some cheers could be heard, most of the audience reacted with hostility.
Dozens of tents were in place as part of a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The school said staff and volunteers have been trained to manage any disruptions that might occur at graduation at Michigan Stadium on May 4. (AP Photo/Ed White)
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