“We do want to make sure to keep this as positive as possible. What we don’t want to happen is people thinking that we hate the school,” he said. “The main issue is to make sure the school gets better with these types of issues of racial injustice.”

“It took a lot of courage for Maira, Natalie, and their fellow alumni to take such a bold stance. I, for one, totally agree and support your cause. God bless you all. You represent the Americans we all should strive to be.”