Controversy at HBCU as Two White Conservative Speakers Removed Amid Campus Tensions

Apopka, FL — September 25, 2025

A historically Black college with a reported graduation rate of 23% has come under scrutiny after removing two white conservative speakers from a scheduled campus event. The decision, made by university administrators following student protests, has ignited a national debate over free speech, race, and ideological diversity in higher education.

The speakers—both known for their conservative political views and past affiliations with right-leaning media outlets—were invited to participate in a panel on civic engagement and political discourse. However, backlash from student groups and faculty members led to the university rescinding the invitation just days before the event.

University officials cited “community concerns” and “campus climate” as reasons for the cancellation, emphasizing their commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Critics, however, argue that the move reflects a troubling trend of ideological intolerance.

“This is not about safety—it’s about censorship,” said one student who supported the speakers’ inclusion. “If we can’t hear from people we disagree with, what’s the point of college?”

The incident has drawn attention from national commentators and lawmakers, some of whom are calling for an investigation into whether public funding is being used to suppress political viewpoints. Others have pointed to the school’s low graduation rate as evidence of deeper institutional challenges.

The university has not responded to requests for comment on whether the speakers will be invited back or if future events will include a broader range of perspectives.