Texas A&M plans unity event at same time as speech by white nationalist who led 'Hail Trump' chant
Texas A&M University will hold an event next week that highlights unity on campus at the same time a white nationalist leader is scheduled to speak at the school.
In a statement that does not mention Richard Spencer by name, Texas A&M president Michael K. Young announced an event called "Aggies United" at Kyle Field from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6. Young said the event, which is open to students, faculty, staff and the public, will allow people to add their names to a wall "expressing their commitment to unity."
Spencer, 38, a leader of the so-called alt-right movement, was invited by a former Texas A&M student to speak at the school about his political beliefs.
The "alt-right" is a conservative movement that combines white nationalism, racism and populism. Though Spencer claims he is not a white supremacist, he supports a white ethno-state — a nation without people of color, Jews, Muslims or anyone else who does not share a common European heritage.
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