Alpha Phi Alpha Stands with SC State Students Against Defunding Threats After Speaker Controversy
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has issued a statement of support for South Carolina State University students and the institution after Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s commencement speaker invitation was rescinded. Following the cancellation, some Republican lawmakers threatened to defund the university in retaliation.
The fraternity praised students for their advocacy and the university for its decision, calling on them to stand firm against political pressure. The controversy stems from Evette’s political positions and her dismissive remarks about the protesting students.