Protesters chant "the people united will never be defeated" Thursday afternoon outside the James Branch Cabell library at VCU. The protesters called for VCU President Michael Rao's resignation on the heels of violent clashes between VCU police and demonstrators.
Pro-Palestine protest organizers on Thursday afternoon gathered on the lawn outside the James Branch Cabell Library at VCU and called for VCU President Michael Rao’s resignation or removal on the heels of Monday’s violent showdown between police and demonstrators.
Sereen Haddad, 19, addresses a crowd Thursday afternoon outside VCU's James Branch Cabell library. Haddad called on VCU President Michael Rao to resign over his handling on on-campus protests.
This screenshot is of an Instagram post from VCU President Michael Rao that shows him shaking hands with Selma Ait-Bella, a student ambassador for his office. Ait-Bella condemned Rao for the post and the police response and stated her intentions to withdraw from her position.
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Gallery: Police confront protesters at VCU; arrests made
Police arrive at a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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Demonstrators and law enforcement officers clash during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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Demonstrators and law enforcement officers clash during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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A demonstrator yells at law enforcement officers during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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VCU student Sereen Haddad asks demonstrators to disperse during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU on April 29. The night ended with a violent confrontation between police and protesters, 13 arrests and dozens of injuries.
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Demonstrators wait for police to arrive at a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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A law enforcement officer holds a shield during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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A demonstrator yells at law enforcement officers during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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Law enforcement officers holds a shield during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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Demonstrators and law enforcement officers clash during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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A demonstrator preparing for police to arrive stands behind a sign during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU on April 29.
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Demonstrators and law enforcement officers clash during a pro-Palestine rally at VCU, Monday, April 29, 2024.
Sereen Haddad, 19, addresses a crowd Thursday afternoon outside VCU's James Branch Cabell library. Haddad called on VCU President Michael Rao to resign over his handling on on-campus protests.
This screenshot is of an Instagram post from VCU President Michael Rao that shows him shaking hands with Selma Ait-Bella, a student ambassador for his office. Ait-Bella condemned Rao for the post and the police response and stated her intentions to withdraw from her position.
