Parents of George Washington University (GW) students spoke out on Wednesday afternoon about their frustrations following the police and protest clash on campus early that morning.
They called for the resignation of two top administrators: President of the University Ellen Granberg and Provost Christopher Bracey.
“[Granberg’s] giving false information to the parents who are not involved in this, telling them that all trials from the organization to talk to the students have failed. This is a big shameful lie,” said one parent. “Because she declined every time to talk to the students and that’s why we are asking for her resignation.”
Parents were joined by professors and faculty from other DMV universities, including American University and George Mason University. They said they stood in solidarity with the students and shared their frustration about how their kids and all the student protesters were treated
“The Ellen Granbergs of this world represent and support this genocide and are willing to trample the rights of their students in the name of allowing this genocide to continue,” said one American University faculty member who spoke during the press briefing. “We support the basic demands of our students. We support the parents demanding the resignation of Provost Bracey and President Granberg. We support the cause for free Palestine for disclosure divestment boycott and sanctions.”
Parents stressed their support for their kids and the pro-Palestinian protesters.
