Conservative activists Cam Higby and David Khait visited Tennessee State University on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, to promote their Fearless Debates tour. The pair established an unauthorized table on campus grounds to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion policies with students. A large student crowd quickly gathered around their makeshift setup and began vocal demonstrations. Some participants threw small items while others engaged in organized chanting against the activists. Campus security officers removed Higby and Khait from university property for safety reasons.
University administrators confirmed the activists lacked proper authorization for their campus event. TSU policy requires advance approval for all public demonstrations and gatherings on school grounds. Officials noted that disruptive protesters held no university affiliation. The institution commended students for demonstrating professional conduct during the confrontation. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between free speech advocacy and campus safety protocols as outside groups increasingly target educational institutions for political activism.
University administrators confirmed the activists lacked proper authorization for their campus event. TSU policy requires advance approval for all public demonstrations and gatherings on school grounds. Officials noted that disruptive protesters held no university affiliation. The institution commended students for demonstrating professional conduct during the confrontation. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between free speech advocacy and campus safety protocols as outside groups increasingly target educational institutions for political activism.
