DONKEY: Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette Removed As SC State Commencement Speaker

The Breakfast Club dedicates its 'Donkey of the Day' segment to South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who was removed as the commencement speaker for South Carolina State University (SC State). The hosts critique Evette's public opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, emphasizing that her stance contradicts the values of an HBCU and undermines the historical mission of SC State. They highlight the university's legacy of activism, particularly the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre, where SC State students were violently suppressed during a protest against segregation. The hosts argue that students have the right to protest and reject a speaker whose views conflict with their identity and future. They praise the student-led movement for holding the institution accountable and suggest that a student speaker like Nakira Marie would be a more authentic and uplifting choice. The segment underscores the importance of representation, historical memory, and the moral responsibility of institutions to align with their communities.