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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Tells Grads To ‘Know How To Use A Chair’ – And Not For Sitting

  • On Sunday, Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett spoke for about 20 minutes during the commencement ceremony for graduates of Tougaloo College, a historically Black institution located in the capital of Mississippi.
  • Crockett alluded to a 2023 incident in Montgomery where tensions erupted between white boaters and Black men, during which a Black individual used a folding chair defensively while defending a Black riverboat captain.
  • In her remarks, Crockett urged graduates to recognize their worth and to be ready to 'use a chair' symbolically, implying resistance against those who say they do not belong.
  • Crockett emphasized to the graduates that despite those who may try to exclude them, they truly belong and deserve their place, reinforcing the sense of belonging amid the challenges Black Americans face.
  • Her speech sparked controversy and criticism accusing her of endorsing violence, while supporters argue she champions systemic justice and empowerment for Black communities.
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