Threats Emerge Against Tougaloo College Following Jasmine Crockett’s Inspiring Commencement Address

Tougaloo College is currently looking into alarming communications received after Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) criticized President Donald Trump during her commencement address. President Donzell Lee reassured the campus community that law enforcement is involved to ensure safety. Crockett highlighted the significance of open discourse and historical civil rights activism at the College before addressing threats against her presence. Rep. Bennie Thompson expressed solidarity with the college, emphasizing that attempts to intimidate were ultimately ineffective. Crockett decried the hostile environment surrounding her speech on social media.