Stanford University's College Republicans club is calling out the dean of students for quoting a convicted cop killer who is on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list while addressing the social unrest following George Floyd's death. Mona Hicks, Stanford's senior associate vice provost and dean of students, quoted a "loving refrain" from Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, in a June 1 email to all Stanford students. "This loving refrain from Assata Shakur still rings true as I shelter-in-place: 'It is our duty to fight for our freedom. Stephen Sills, president of the Stanford College Republicans, told Fox News the group is "ashamed" and "disgusted" by Hicks' use of the quote during the racial unrest. Her email came as demonstrations protesting the police-involved death of Floyd on May 25 turned violent in many cities.

Source: Fox News June 10, 2020 13:18 UTC