As a private institution, Hampton requires all outside groups to submit vendor applications, pay required fees, and obtain approval for media activity. The university said BLEXIT failed to meet these requirements, despite being informed in advance of the consequences.
“This procedural failure meant they were not approved to participate, consistent with University policy and communicated in advance to all applicants. Of the 36 applications submitted, 18 were approved; BLEXIT was among those that did not meet the stated requirements,” the university said in a statement.
BLEXIT member Craig Long disputed the university’s account, claiming the removal was politically motivated rather than procedural…