Penn State University officials criticized a student organization’s plans to host an event with Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes, but has no plans to cancel the event.
The student organization Uncensored America is scheduled to host McInnes and BlazeTV contributor Alex Stein’s “Stand Back & Stand By” on Oct. 24. University officials released a statement that despite requests to cancel the event, they must uphold the right to free speech, Channel 11 news partner the Tribune-Review reports.
“Once again, we find ourselves in the unenviable position of sharing space with individuals whose views differ dramatically from our university’s values of inclusion, diversity, equity and respect,” reads the statement.
The university announced two diversity-themed events that would offer an alternative on the evening of the event.
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