Hampton University said members of the far right group Blexit were escorted off campus after they tried to host an unauthorized homecoming event. The group, which was founded by Candace Owens and is affiliated with the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA, is hosting a tour across several HBCU campuses during homecoming. It previously said Hampton “silenced” them for political reasons, which the university has formally denied.
Why was Blexit on Hampton University’s campus?
The group has been hosting the “Educate to Liberate” tour at 10 HBCUs across the country. It is about “bringing conservative values to life, fostering critical thinking, and sparking powerful conversations on HBCU campuses,” according to Blexit’s website.
“Timed during the excitement of homecoming season—when school spirit is at its peak—we’re stepping onto campuses to challenge the status quo and champion empowerment, personal responsibility, and the American Dream,” it added. “This is more than a tour; it’s a mission.”
Blexit made a previous stop at Howard University and canceled its visit to Florida A&M University while promising a new date, according to Inside Higher Ed…