Presidential candidate Cornel West participates in college march against Israel
These protests are the latest example of how the war in Israel has revealed the anti-Israeli sentiments present at the nation's universities.
Independent candidate Cornel West announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he would participate in a march at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to protest "the genocidal and barbaric attack on Gaza."
West said he felt "blessed to be part" of the many anti-Israeli marches that are taking place on college campuses throughout the country. In addition to pro- and anti-Israeli congregations, the war has also crept into educational institutions via statements from university associations. In some cases, donors have decided to withdraw financial support.