Biden says US history is not a ‘fairy tale’ in graduation speech
The Independent
23-05-14 12:20
US President Joe Biden spoke at a graduation ceremony for Howard University, a leading historically Black university, acknowledging that American history "has not always been a fairy tale" and that racism has long been divisive. He spoke of the need to stand up for the best aspects of US society and character when faced with division and hatred, citing the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville in 2017 as an influencer on his decision to run for the presidency. More than a dozen Howard University graduates held up handmade signs protesting various injustices, including the death of Jordan Neely.