COLUMBIA, S.C. — A controversial event at the University of South Carolina’s Russell House is set to take place on Wednesday, hosted by the student-led Uncensored America organization.
Billed as a “roast” of Vice President Kamala Harris, the event is sparking concerns, not only due to its vulgar spelling of Harris’s name, but the presence of two highly polarizing speakers: Milo Yiannopoulos and Gavin McInnes.
For weeks, the event has drawn criticism. Both Yiannopoulos and McInnes have been accused of promoting hate speech. Yiannopoulos is known for his harsh critiques of Islam, feminism, and political correctness, while McInnes is the founder of the far-right group Proud Boys…