Press Release: Norton Pleased Compromise Has Been Reached Between Howard University Protestors, Administration

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

November 15, 2021

Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols

Norton requested a meeting to facilitate an agreement between the university and protesters

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today congratulated the Howard University administration and the student protestors on reaching an agreement. Last week, Norton requested a meeting with Wayne Frederick, president of the prestigious historically Black university located in the District of Columbia. Norton was also seeking a meeting with student protest leaders to discuss their concerns. The protest, during which students, alumni, housing activists and celebrities slept outdoors in tents to bring attention to the issue, lasted 34 days.

“I am pleased that the student organizers and Howard administration have reached a resolution,” Norton said. “Some of the issues are longstanding, and my hope is that a long-term solution has been found.”

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