Before Leen Hijaz finished her graduation speech, she left the Clayton High School class of 2026…
Before Leen Hijaz finished her graduation speech, she left the Clayton High School class of 2026 with a final message: If you’re able to use your voice, do it. “Whether it’s the millions suffering in Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Afghanistan and so many other countries around the world, or the families being torn apart by ICE,” Hijaz said over the cheers of her classmates. “These are not distant issues, they are happening right now as I speak.” But she didn’t get to finish her speech, according to a recording of the ceremony. In the video, a woman is seen approaching the podium to speak with Hijaz. Hijaz then sits down. Hijaz later identified the woman as Clayton High School Principal Melissa Hubbard. The Johnston County school district says the speech was halted “to maintain the integrity and focus of the program in real time. This action was not about limiting a student’s voice.” For more on the situation, see the link in our bio. ✍️Nathan Collins 📹Livestream provided by Clayton High School
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