The recent graduation speech at City University of New York’s law school has caused a stir among the conservative demographic. Yemeni immigrant Fatima Mousa Mohammed gave the speech, where she incited anger and slammed ‘fascist’ cops and military in the US.
She was previously known for being an avid protester and was an active member of Students for Justice in Palestine. Her speech was highly critical of Israel and the US military, whom she accused of murder and fascism. Her anti-Semitic rhetoric has not gone unnoticed, and many in the conservative community were alarmed by the content of her speech.
In the speech, Mohammed repeatedly slammed Israel, linking the Jewish state to oppression and violence. She blasted the NYPD and the US military as ‘fascists,’ and criticized the school for their cooperation with these institutions. She accused them of training IDF soldiers to carry out violence globally.
She also demanded that Zionist professors be banned from the college and referred to the murder of black men like Jordan Neely as being dignified by politicians like Eric Adams and Sen Chuck Schumer.
Mayor Eric Adams was at the ceremony and was booed by students while being introduced to the stage. However, he didn’t let the negativity and divisiveness get to him, and he offered a different message at this year’s CUNY law commencement ceremony. His speech focused on celebrating the progress of our city and country, honoring those who fight to keep us safe and protect our freedoms, like his uncle Joe, who died at age 19 in Vietnam while giving his life for our country. He emphasized the need to uplift positive messages and not let words of negativity and divisiveness be the only ones our students hear.
During the speech, Mohammed thanked CUNY for being ‘one of the only’ universities who made a statement allowing students to organize protests ‘against Israeli settler colonialism.’ This language is divisive and highly inappropriate for a graduation ceremony. It is unacceptable for anyone to use their platform to spread hate and division. To encourage violence and racism is not only wrong but dangerous as well.
Mohammed’s speech caught the attention of the Jewish Community Relations NY, who referred to her speech as being incendiary anti-Israel propaganda. They called on CUNY to revise its guidelines surrounding commencement speeches. The Anti-Defamation League also condemned the speech and stated that ‘graduations should be a place for all, not a time to denigrate students’ identities.’ Joel M. Petlin, Superintendent of the Kiryas Joel School District, said that Mohammed’s speech was hateful and characterized her views on the law, police, and border security as radical and divisive.
It’s unfortunate that a graduation ceremony, which should be a time for celebrating achievements and looking forward to the future, was marred by divisive and hateful rhetoric. Mohammed started her speech by saying she chose CUNY school of law for its articulated mission to be law in the service of human needs. Still, the language she used was anything but inspiring or uplifting. It called for division and racism, which are not values that we should be promoting in our society today.
Throughout the speech, Mohammed paused to allow for supportive cheers and screams from audience members, parents, and fellow graduates. This response is highly troubling and speaks to the divisive nature of her speech. It was clear that her message resonated with a select group of individuals, but it was also clear that it added no value to the broader discourse and only sought to further deepen the divides in our society
It’s important to remember that free speech is a fundamental right, but it is not an unfettered one. Hate speech and divisive language only serve to deepen the divides in our society and create an environment where violence and discrimination are more likely to occur. It’s incumbent upon all of us to promote positive messages, celebrate diversity, and work together to create a more inclusive and just society.
Many conservative individuals were alarmed by the content of Mohammed’s speech. Her anti-Semitic rhetoric and divisive language are not values that conservatives espouse. Rather, they promote the value of free speech, but that speech must come with a level of responsibility. Free speech doesn’t mean that one can use their platform to spread hate and division.
It’s clear that Mohammed’s speech did not reflect the values of the CUNY law school or its faculty. Her language was inappropriate and divisive, and she used her platform to promote hate and racism. It’s essential to ensure that future commencement speeches are uplifting and encouraging and do not seek to divide our society further.
The conservative community strongly believes in celebrating diversity and inclusivity. We believe in promoting positive messages and working together to create a better and more just society. Divisive and racist language does not serve a purpose, and it’s time that we work together to promote unity and respect for one another.
The recent graduation speech at CUNY law school may have been divisive and hateful, but it’s crucial to remember that we must work together to create a better and more just society. We must promote positive messages, celebrate diversity, and work together to create a brighter future for all. Free speech is a fundamental right, but it’s a responsibility as well. Let us work to promote respect for one another and unity in our society.
Mohammed’s speech may have been divisive and hateful, but let us not let that detract from the achievements of the graduates from CUNY law school. They have worked extremely hard to get to where they are, and they deserve to be celebrated for their accomplishments. Let us not forget that they represent the future, and it’s up to them to create a better and more just society.
We can all learn from this experience and work towards creating a more inclusive and respectful society. Let us celebrate diversity and work together to build a better future. The conservative community strongly believes in promoting positive messages and unity, and we hope that this can be an opportunity to bring people together and work towards a better society for all.
It’s crucial that we work to create a society where hate and division have no place. It’s incumbent upon all of us to work together to promote positive messages and unity. Let us celebrate diversity, and let us work together to create a brighter future for all.
In conclusion, Mohammed’s speech was divisive and hateful and did not reflect the values of the CUNY law school or its faculty. It’s crucial to promote positive messages and work together to create a better and more just society. Let us work towards celebrating diversity and respect for one another. Together, we can build a better future for all.
