Graduates file into the theater for commencement. After more than a week of protest & controversy, CUNY School of Public Health held graduation ceremonies in Harlem's Apollo Theater with former president of the Arab American Association of New York, Linda Sarsour, giving a rousing keynote speech. In addition to Ms. Sarsour, Mayor Bill de Blasio's wife, Chirlane McCray received an honorary degree for her work in mental health, & NYC Commissioner for Health, Mary Travis Bassett was honored as the Dean's Champion of Public Health award. Outside, along 125th Street, several dozen protesters repr

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Graduates file into the theater for commencement. After more than a week of protest & controversy, CUNY School of Public Health held graduation ceremonies in Harlem's Apollo Theater with former president of the Arab American Association of New York, Linda Sarsour, giving a rousing keynote speech. In addition to Ms. Sarsour, Mayor Bill de Blasio's wife, Chirlane McCray received an honorary degree for her work in mental health, & NYC Commissioner for Health, Mary Travis Bassett was honored as the Dean's Champion of Public Health award. Outside, along 125th Street, several dozen protesters representing pro & con positions held vigil. (Photo by: Andy Katz / Pacific Press)

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