President Biden speaks at Morehouse College in Atlanta

President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, May 19.

This all-men college is one of the historically black colleges and universities in the United States.

Biden’s appearance sparked protests and criticism, particularly around the war between Israel and Hamas, which Biden called a “humanitarian crisis”, and the role of the United States in providing funding and aid. weapons to Israel. According to media reports, some graduates at the ceremony turned their backs on Biden during his speech and protesters gathered outside the Morehouse campus on Sunday.

Biden touched on several topics, including democracy, his administration’s work on behalf of Black Americans and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Biden said he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and to “bring the hostages home.” Credit: White House via Storyful