( CINCINNATI, OH ) -- A decision has been made by the University of Cincinnati. UC President Neville Pinto has announced that they will allow white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak on campus.
President Pinto released a statement saying "we must adhere to the foundational rights embedded in the First Amendment. That includes protecting speech of all types at all times." He tells students "At other public universities, presidents have asked their constituents to steer clear of such events, attempting to deny these attention seekers the spotlight they so desperately desire. Frankly, if or how you engage with Spencer’s event is your decision to make, and I will respect and support whatever civil and peaceful course you take."
President Pinto says that in the coming days, UC will share additional information on the event, including a Q&A resource related to free speech, alternative programming, safety, and logistics.