Black Lives Matter Protesters Make Presence Known At EMU's Nationally Televised Game
YPSILANTI (WWJ) - Eastern Michigan University beat Wyoming 27-24 Friday night, but a larger story loomed just beyond the football field.
Black Lives Matter protesters chanted throughout the nationally broadcast game - standing just outside of the entrance to the field -- protesting days after racial graffiti was found on campus.
Graffiti was discovered Tuesday on the Ypsilanti campus. It included the letters "KKK" — an apparent reference to the Ku Klux Klan — and another message including a racial epithet.
Eastern Michigan President James Smith said in a statement that the university "strongly condemns such a racist and thoughtless act." Smith adds that he hopes nearby security cameras will provide evidence.
The graffiti was removed.
As protesters neared the field, EMU President James Smith, reportedly gave permission for the student protesters to take the field post-game.
Chanting, "No justice, no peace" the students peacefully walked arm-in-arm onto the field and dispersed shortly after.
