Biden acknowledged the protests against his speech at Morehouse College, stating that he heard their voices and promised to work towards a cease-fire in Gaza and bring hostages home.
Biden's comments about democracy and racial injustice sparked backlash on social media.
President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta on May 19, 2024.
The commencement ceremony revealed a generational divide among Morehouse alumni regarding Biden's presence at the event.
President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta on May 19, 2024. The historically Black men's college was the site of protests due to Biden's administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war and his support for democracy. During his speech, Biden acknowledged these concerns and called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
Biden began by addressing the students who started their studies during the COVID-19 pandemic and after George Floyd's murder. He questioned if democracy actually works for Black communities amidst issues like racial injustice and broken promises. The president emphasized that manhood is about strength, respect, and dignity rather than tough talk or bigotry.
Biden also acknowledged the protests against his speech at Morehouse College, stating that he heard their voices. He promised to work towards a cease-fire in Gaza and bring hostages home. The president's family was reportedly upset by the war as well.
The commencement ceremony revealed a generational divide among Morehouse alumni regarding Biden's presence at the event. Some graduates turned their backs on him during his speech, while others supported his appearance.
Biden's comments about democracy and racial injustice sparked backlash on social media, with some critics describing them as demeaning to Black students and promoting racial division. Protesters turned their backs on Biden during the speech, but the protest was not widespread.
Biden's speech at the HBCU sparked backlash for comments perceived as race baiting.
Some critics described Biden’s comments as demeaning to Black students and promoting racial division.
Protesters turned their backs on Biden during his speech, but the protest was not widespread.
Accuracy
President Biden attended Morehouse College's graduation ceremony on May 19, 2024.
George Floyd’s death and racism in America were topics of Biden’s speech.
Deception
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Fallacies
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The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting social media users who criticized Biden's speech. However, the author herself does not provide any analysis or evaluation of these quotes beyond repeating them. This is a weak form of argument and does not add much value to the article. Additionally, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric used by both Biden and the social media users quoted in the article, such as 'biggest racist on the planet' and 'disgusting race baiting.' These statements are emotionally charged and do not contribute to a productive or nuanced discussion of the issues at hand. Lastly, there is a dichotomous depiction of Biden's speech being either 'race baiting' or a 'celebration of democracy,' with no acknowledgement of the complexities and nuances that may exist in between.
"Biggest racist on the planet. Argue with me." - Buzz Patterson
"This race baiting is disgusting." - Kristan Hawkins
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The author, Lindsay Kornick, frames the criticism of President Biden's speech as 'race baiting' and quotes several social media users who label Biden as a 'biggest racist on the planet', 'racial hustler', and 'disgusting'. These statements demonstrate a clear bias against President Biden based on his race.
Biden insults us by seeing all minorities as victims, incapable of competing, and all whites as oppressors. Never mind that countless have benefited immeasurably from American principles, our free market, and yes, democracy. Are we perfect nation? No, but show me a better one.
Biggest racist on the planet. Argue with me.
BLM-style race hustler that promotes anti-American racial division, discrimination and segregation lectures on racism.
Imagine working hard for years to graduate from college and Joe Biden shows up on your day of celebration to remind you that you’re a victim and America doesn’t love you because you’re black.
Morehouse College valedictorian DeAngelo Fletcher called for an 'immediate and permanent cease-fire' in Gaza during the commencement ceremony.
President Joe Biden appeared to clap after Fletcher’s comments, attracting cheers from graduates.
Some graduates turned their backs on Biden as he spoke and several wore keffiyeh scarves as part of their regalia to show solidarity with Palestinians.
President Biden gave a commencement speech at Morehouse College, a historically Black men’s college in Atlanta.
Biden called on graduates to defend democracy, questioning if democracy works for Black communities amidst issues like George Floyd’s murder and trail of broken promises.
The president emphasized that manhood is about strength, respect, and dignity rather than tough talk, abusing power or bigotry.
Biden also called for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza conflict and stated that his family was upset by the war.
Accuracy
The speech addressed themes of manhood and faith.
Biden called on graduates to defend democracy.
Some graduates protested during the speech by turning their backs or wearing kaffiyeh scarves in reference to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Biden also called for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza conflict and stated that his family, including First Lady Jill Biden, was upset by the war.
Deception
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Fallacies
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The authors use the fallacy of dichotomous depiction by presenting a false dichotomy between two extremes: 'extremist forces aligned against the meaning and message of Morehouse' and 'manhood is about tough talk, abusing power, bigotry'. They also make an appeal to authority when they quote President Biden condemning white supremacy and calling out hate.
Their idea of being a man is toxic
That is not you. That is not us. Being a man is about strength and respect and dignity.
