{"id":2226019,"date":"2024-04-20T14:21:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T18:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornel-west-says-nyc-canceled-his-saturday-rally-after-appearing-at-columbia-protests\/"},"modified":"2024-04-20T14:23:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T18:23:56","slug":"cornel-west-says-nyc-canceled-his-saturday-rally-after-appearing-at-columbia-protests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornel-west-says-nyc-canceled-his-saturday-rally-after-appearing-at-columbia-protests\/","title":{"rendered":"Cornel West&#8217;s Saturday rally in NYC was canceled after his participation in Columbia protests"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcornel-west-says-nyc-canceled-his-saturday-rally-after-appearing-at-columbia-protests%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2226019&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Dr.\u200d Cornel\u2062 West\u200b criticized the New York City government for \u200ccanceling his rally after supporting protests against Israel&#8217;s military actions at Columbia University. Over 100\u2064 activists protested on\u200b campus, \u200bleading \u200bto multiple arrests, including Rep. \u200bIlhan Omar&#8217;s daughter.\u200c West \u2064condemned the cancellation as an infringement on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kremlin-critic-alexei-navalny-ridicules-claim-he-failed-to-meet-parole-terms-while-he-was-in-coma-after-nerve-agent-poisoning\/\" title=\"Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Ridicules Claim He Failed To Meet Parole Terms \u2014 While He Was In Coma After Nerve-Agent Poisoning\">peaceful assembly<\/a> rights in his fundraising email to \u2062supporters. Dr. Cornel West\u200c voiced his discontent with \u200cthe New \u200bYork\u2064 City government for calling off \u2062his \u200crally following his \u2062involvement \u2063in\u2064 demonstrations against\u200b Israel&#8217;s military operations at Columbia University. \u2062The \u200dprotests at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-allegedly-torches-ex-boyfriends-home-after-other-woman-answers-phone-there-was-one-thing-she-didnt-know\/\" title=\"Woman Allegedly Torches Ex-Boyfriend\u2019s Home After Other Woman Answers Phone. There Was One Thing She Didn\u2019t Know.\">university involved<\/a>\u200c a significant number\u200d of activists and resulted in various arrests, including that \u200bof Rep. Ilhan Omar&#8217;s daughter. West perceives the cancellation as a violation of the\u2063 right to peaceful assembly.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_78\">\n<p>Dr. Cornel West claimed Saturday the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/New-York-City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>New York City<\/a> government \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/an-important-day-gina-carano-and-elon-musk-team-up-bring-lawsuit-straight-to-disney-lucasfilm\/\" title=\"Gina Carano and Elon Musk join forces, sue Disney-Lucasfilm\">unjustly canceled<\/a>\u201d his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-still-unable-to-locate-capitol-hill-bomber-releases-new-footage\/\" title=\"FBI Still Unable To Locate Capitol Hill Bomber, Releases New Footage\">planned rally<\/a> for April 20, just days after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\">2024<\/a> Independent candidate for president appeared at the Columbia University demonstrations protesting Israel\u2019s military operations in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 activists set up tents on Columbia\u2019s campus earlier this week to protest Israel\u2019s offensive, with West\u2019s own appearance at the encampment coming on Thursday. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/citizens-worldwide-have-had-enough-of-globalist-idiocy\/\" title=\"Citizens Worldwide Have Had Enough Of Globalist Idiocy\">demonstrations led<\/a> to multiple arrests, including the daughter of Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Ilhan-Omar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Ilhan Omar<\/a> (R-MN).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a deeply troubling move, authorities have unjustly canceled our planned April 20th rally for peace, reframing it as a protest requiring police oversight,\u201d West wrote in a fundraising email sent to supporters Saturday morning. \u201cThis action is a powerful reminder of the ongoing challenges we face in our pursuit of justice and equity. This forceful suppression of our peaceful assembly rights for a Free Gaza underscores the urgent need for your support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The email itself links to a fundraising page on West\u2019s campaign website, where visitors can opt to donate up to $1,000 either as a one-time payment or monthly contribution.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p data-video_id=\"VFN-EkaMR3w\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Columbia Students Protest for Palestine\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VFN-EkaMR3w?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThis suppression of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/first-amendment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>freedom of speech<\/a> reveals a troubling inclination towards authoritarianism that we vehemently oppose. We stand in opposition to the establishment and advocate for the dismantling of the two-party system that perpetuates corporate greed, spreads hate, and misinformation, promoting division among us,\u201d the site adds. \u201cIn the face of these challenges, we remain morally and ethically consistent. We are committed to continuing our fight for a more inclusive, just, and loving society. Our campaign, inspired by brother West\u2019s vision and REVOLUTION LOVE, represents a diverse coalition of individuals united in their pursuit of truth, just, and love. We invite you to fuel our movement with a small $10 donation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The email adds that a separate rally will be held on May 21, and the campaign will provide specifics for the event as they become available.<\/p>\n<p>Neither West\u2019s campaign nor the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nypd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>New York City Police Department<\/a> provided additional comment on the alleged cancellation of Saturday\u2019s rally.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Cornel West stated that the New York City government unjustly canceled his April 20 rally, following his participation in Columbia University protests against Israel&#8217;s Gaza military operations. 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