Derek R Peterson

189 scholars, writers, and journalists from around the world, in partnership with @UgandaStudies, call on @UMichPresGrasso & @UMich's administration to extend unwavering support to @Unseen_Archive following last week's commencement. Professor Peterson’s speech emphasized the ideals of justice and human compassion that are cornerstones of all humanistic scholarship. The attacks on the speech, particularly from those in administrative and political leadership, directly undermine the principles of our profession and universities in a divided, violent world. We denounce the inflammatory, violent, and vile comments and threats that have been directed against Peterson. @chronicle @zeteo_news @prem_thakker @CBSDetroit @insidehighered @Jerusalem_Post @CBS @CNN @AP @politico @nytimes

Yesterday I had the pleasure of addressing the graduates @UMich commencement. I spoke about the long history of student activism, which has moved the University toward justice. Here is a video. It has caused a furore on social media & in UM admin. youtube.com/watch?v=iu0xsQ…