Protesters interrupted former FBI Director James Comey as he gave a convocation speech at Howard University on Friday, chanting “we shall not be moved,” “no justice, no peace” and “black lives matter.”
“Welcome to Howard. I’m honored to be here and I’m looking forward to adult conversations about what is right and what is true,” the former FBI director said at the conclusion of his remarks.
President Trump fired Comey in May over frustrations with his handling of the investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election. Comey, who led the FBI from 2013 to 2017, was hired by Howard University to be a guest lecturer on five separate topics yet to be announced. According to the school, Comey is donating his $100,000 compensation to a scholarship fund.
Protesters also gathered outside Cramton Auditorium, where Comey was speaking.
Students are chanting “Get out James Comey, you aint my Homey” #HUCONVACATION17 #FOJ17 pic.twitter.com/fkR7HuUFKh— quaaa (@quabaaaby) September 22, 2017
@HowardU students protesting before @projectexile7 Convocation speech, chanting “No Justice, No Peace …No F*cking Police” pic.twitter.com/DrWwcIitgY— Dr. F Kendrick (@fredEkaye) September 22, 2017
“Get Out James Comey, Get Out Our Home”. An angered group of Howard Students stand in protest of Comey’s presence. #HUConvocation17 pic.twitter.com/VIpwJahGth— Greer Jackson (@Shades_of_Greer) September 22, 2017
Students express the disagreement of former FBI director James Comey as speaker of @HowardU‘s Opening Convocation outside Cramton. pic.twitter.com/9aEYiKnuIk— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) September 22, 2017
WATCH: Protesters sing “We Shall Not Be Moved” as former FBI Director James Comey takes stage at Howard University https://t.co/k8TBMzujwd— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 22, 2017
