This week, Tennessee State University students were met with a surprise on their walk to class. On Tuesday, the Nashville HBCU reported that a group of people, unaffiliated with the university, appeared on campus around 3 pm without prior notice.
The group known as “Fearless Debaters,” reportedly appeared on TSU’s campus with filming equipment, “Make America Great Again” hats, and signs that read “DEI should be illegal” and “deport all illegals now.” According to the group, TSU was the first HBCU on their “fearless tour,” which aims “to bring honest conversation and open debate back to America’s college campuses,” and was inspired by Charlie Kirk.
A university statement states that “any demonstration or protest activity requires advance approval and permitting,” which prompted TSU police and staff to escort these individuals off campus “without incident.”
Students quickly took to social media to not only notify each other, but also to document the moment. One student’s video showcases TSU students joining campus police escorting the group off campus. A large crowd of students gathered, booing the far-right group as they packed their belongings.
