Harvard University Removes BLM Signs

Harvard University has reportedly been compelled to take down Black Lives Matter (BLM) signs that were displayed by faculty within university buildings. Administrators informed two professors, who had placed these signs in the windows of their offices at the Northwest Science Building, that the signs would be removed on Saturday due to a breach of campus regulations.

As reported by Harvard Crimson, the signs, which have been posted since the protests following George Floyd’s death in 2020, span several offices. The building manager notified the professors about the removal, referencing new university guidelines that forbid “self-attached displays” from both faculty and students. These updated regulations were put in place in 2024, following protests related to anti-Israel sentiments on campus.

James Chischolm, a spokesperson for Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, explained that the signs constituted a “self-attached display” and emphasized that installations like these are not officially approved and are inappropriate for the location.

Chisholm further clarified that the university’s regulations clearly prohibit self-mounted displays, except in specified areas and with prior approval from relevant local authorities. He stated that such installations would be removed regardless of their content, even if the message were something like “Defeat Yale.”

The Trump administration has accused Harvard of not adequately addressing issues of anti-Semitism and of perpetuating illegal racism, claiming the university has failed to comply with various laws. Despite facing significant federal funding cuts, Harvard remains focused on resolving these concerns without oversight from the administration.

Moreover, there are ongoing allegations regarding racial gerrymandering in student groups, particularly through the use of racial preferences that contradict admissions guidelines.