Pro-Palestine protestors form a circle around an encampment on Tulane's Gibson lawn on April 29, 2024.
Tulane and Loyola Students for a Democratic Society have come together for a pro-Palestine encampment on Tulane’s front lawn along St. Charles Avenue. The protest began with a march throughout the neighborhood. At this time, six students have been arrested and released.
Loyola SDS demands Loyola University to:
- ensure support for affected students
- release a public statement acknowledging the pro-Palestine movement
- increase funding for the new director of multicultural affairs to advocate for minority students
- divest from Israeli corporations, corporations that support Israel
- disclose the annual investments of its endowment.
Tulane SDS demands Tulane University to:
- divest from Israel corporations
- disclose the annual investments of endowment
- cut ties with Israeli universities, including canceling birthright trips
- urge a cease resolution by the city council of New Orleans
- offer support to Arab and Palestinian students.
A counter protest in support of Israel formed across St. Charles Avenue.
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