"Campus security at Hampton University escorted members of Blexit off the historically Black university's campus this past weekend after the Black conservative group tried to join homecoming festivities as part of its "Educate to Liberate" HBCU tour. The group claims it was silenced by the university. Hampton leaders say Blexit didn't follow proper protocols for visiting the campus. Blexit, which is affiliated with the Charlie Kirk-founded Turning Point USA, planned to visit 10 HBCUs during homecoming events with the goal of "bringing conservative values to life, fostering critical thinking, and sparking powerful conversations on HBCU campuses," according to Blexit's website."
"Hampton University leaders pushed back on Long's description of the incident. They wrote in a statement that Blexit didn't complete the application to participate in homecoming as a vendor or pay the associated fees. Out of 36 vendor applications submitted, the university approved 18, and Blexit "was among those that did not meet the stated requirements," according to the statement. Those vendors were notified the week before the event that they would not be allowed on campus. University leaders framed the procedures as a "matter of public safety" to know who's on campus, with ne"
Campus security removed Blexit members after the group attempted to join Hampton University's homecoming during an "Educate to Liberate" HBCU tour. Blexit is affiliated with Turning Point USA and planned visits to 10 HBCUs to promote conservative values, critical thinking, and conversations on campuses. A Blexit member claimed the university silenced the group for political reasons and for representing conservative and Christian values. Hampton University said Blexit did not complete required vendor applications or pay fees, noted 18 of 36 vendors were approved, and cited notification and public safety procedures to control campus visitors.
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