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Cornell University Faces Pressure to Drop Kehlani from Slope Day Over Palestinian Advocacy
Cornell University has invited singer Kehlani to perform on May 7, despite criticism of her controversial views, as the selection was made by a student-run group.
Amanda Silberstein, a Cornell student, criticized the invitation, stating it shows that Jewish safety and well-being are negotiable.
StopAntisemitism accused Kehlani of promoting antisemitic rhetoric and supporting Hamas, citing her refusal to condemn the group's actions.
Cornell University cancelled a performance by R&B star Kehlani after receiving complaints to the president of the Ivy League school that she expressed anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli sentiments. Kehlani was scheduled to present himself next month as the head of the poster at the annual Slope Day celebration at the northern school in New York State. However, President Michael Kotlikoff stated on Wednesday that he was withdrawing the invitation beca…