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UNC Students Defend American Flag During Campus Protest

A group of University of North Carolina students protected the American flag from being replaced with a Palestinian flag during a heated protest.

  • During a protest at UNC Chapel Hill, students intervened to prevent the American flag from being taken down and replaced with a Palestinian flag.
  • The incident, which involved clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and fraternity members, garnered national attention and support.
  • Country singer John Rich has offered to perform a free concert for the fraternity members involved in defending the flag.
  • UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts emphasized the university's commitment to safety and policy adherence amid the protests.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $400,000 for the fraternity to celebrate their actions in defending the flag.
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