This year’s graduation ceremonies became ground zero for radical activism as so-called “woke” Black students hijacked traditions to push divisive political agendas. While hardworking families came to celebrate achievement, far-left organizers turned caps and gowns into platforms for anti-American rhetoric and performative victimhood.
Students at several universities staged “cringe” walkouts during commencement, chanting slogans about “systemic oppression” instead of honoring their diplomas. At one ceremony, graduates replaced the Pledge of Allegiance with a profanity-laced poem accusing America of “genocide” – all while taxpayers funded their theater degrees.
The chaos reflects years of universities pushing critical race theory masquerading as “ethnic studies.” California’s failed attempt to mandate these divisive courses – paused due to massive public backlash – proves parents reject schools indoctrinating kids with hateful ideologies. Common-sense Americans know unity beats obsessing over skin color.
Ohio’s bold new law dismantling DEI bureaucracy showcases the growing revolt against campus Marxism. Taxpayers are tired of funding “diversity officers” who sow racial divisions instead of fostering merit-based excellence. Real equality means judging character – not counting melanin levels.
Despite constant claims of “underfunding,” data shows Black graduates thrive at institutions prioritizing education over activism. Historically Black colleges prove achievement comes from hard work and faith – not government handouts or blaming others. Meanwhile, radical Democrats want to trap Black students in debt with failed loan schemes instead of teaching financial responsibility.
Project 2025’s education reforms offer hope – ending wasteful diversity initiatives and restoring fiscal sanity. By redirecting funds to STEM programs and vocational training, we can equip all students with real-world skills instead of Marxist fairy tales. True empowerment comes from earning success, not demanding special treatment.
While liberals exploit Black graduates as political props, conservative policies actually uplift communities. School choice lets parents rescue kids from failing schools. Immigration enforcement protects American jobs. Criminal justice reform saves lives without coddling criminals. The left’s grievance industry can’t compete with results.
This graduation season, let’s celebrate students who rejected victimhood and earned degrees through grit. Their stories – not angry protests – represent the American dream. As the silent majority wakes up to leftist lies, we’re taking back our schools, our culture, and our country’s future.