The Root; Published By Candace McDuffie
A spokesperson for LaGuardia Community College has condemned a clip of a Black graduate who grabbed the microphone from a white educator at a June 21 commencement ceremony. Online creator Kadia Iman, who attended Queen’s community college, fought to take the mic after insisting her full name wasn’t announced.
“I want the mic! Let go! You didn’t let me get my moment,” Iman said into the microphone before telling shocked attendees her full name. “I’m graduating today. I don’t like how you snatched the mic out of my hand, so today is going to be all about me!” Iman then drops the microphone and walks off. Read more
