Harvard’s First Black President Announces Her Resignation Amid Continued Backlash Against Pro-Palestinian Protests

Photos: YouTube Screenshots On Tuesday, Harvard President Claudine Gay announced her resignation, following repeated attacks against her, in the wake of student protests against the genocidal bombing of Palestinians by the right-wing Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu. Here is the full statement by Claudine Gay: Dear Members of the Harvard Community, It is with a heavy heart but a deep love for Harvard that I write to share that I will be stepping down as president. This is not a decision I came to easily. Indeed, it has been difficult beyond words because I have looked forward to working with so many of you to advance the commitment to academic excellence that has propelled this great university across centuries. But, after consultation with members of the Corporation, it has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge with a focus on the institution rather than any individual. It is a singular honor to be a member of this university, which has been my home and my inspiration for most of my professional career. My deep sense of connection to Harvard and its...