LGBTQ students, allies go viral with act of defiance at SPU graduation FOX13
A large number of graduating seniors took the stage and handed interim president Pete Menjares a Pride flag, and some refused to shake his hand.
"This was our way of having an impact at our graduation while still respecting the space," said Cora Bruders. "We wanted people to know SPU is gay and that’s not changing." Bruders is one of the many students who took part in the direct action inside the Tacoma Dome during Sunday’s commencement ceremony.on Monday, leading to national headlines.
Menjares released a short statement on Monday, reading in full: "It was a wonderful day to celebrate with our graduates. Those who took the time to give me a flag showed me how they felt and I respect their view."The flags were just the latest action. While seniors walked, underclassmen continued a sit-in that started in late May just outside of Menjares’ office.
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