Up First from NPR Biden's Morehouse College Speech, Alabama Autoworkers Union Vote, Daniel Perry Pardon
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May 17, 2024 President Biden's address at Morehouse College stirs campus protests and mixed reactions from students about his ability to connect with them. Meanwhile, Alabama autoworkers prepare to vote on unionizing at a Mercedes-Benz plant, highlighting the struggle for workers' rights amidst tough opposition. A pardon for Daniel Perry by Texas Governor Greg Abbott raises heated discussions about self-defense laws and the justice system, revealing deep divides in political perspectives and social justice.
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Biden's Morehouse Visit Uncertainty
- President Biden's visit to Morehouse College, a historically Black institution, faces uncertainty.
- Student concerns and potential protests arise amidst current events like the war in Gaza.
Student Doubts Biden's Inspirational Capacity
- Morehouse student Alan Dunnigan questions Biden's ability to inspire.
- He believes a commencement speaker should reflect the students' experiences.
Alabama Auto Workers Seek Unionization
- Auto workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama vote on unionization.
- Workers seek better pay, healthcare, and schedules, aiming to "end the Alabama discount."