Charleston White’s controversial remarks sparked a rebound and prompted an internal investigation, according to Tougaloo College.
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Charleston White conducted inflammatory comments about black colleges and black communities at Tougaloo College in Mississippi, which triggered a campus-wide investigation and investigated activities without official approval.
The incident happened Tuesday (September 9) and was quickly spread on social media platforms. The video shows white man suddenly exiting the stage after a nervous exchange with the listener who challenged his comments.
The speech was called a discussion about hip-hop and eavesdropping culture, but when the 48-year-old speaker deviated from the topic and commented, things were revealed, saying students described it as offensive and disdainful of historical black institutions.
Charleston White is hunted in the HBCU debate after a harsh view of the black community! 😳😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/qbntx9qux4
– Threat 🥷 (@charlestonwhyt) September 8, 2025
Tougaloo College President Donzell Lee later confirmed that the event has not been approved by the government.
In a written statement, Lee said the request to use the space was denied three days ago. Nevertheless, the activity is moving forward and a full review is now underway.
White’s past is as complex as his public role. He was convicted of murder at the age of 14 and spent several years at a teenager facility in Texas before becoming a youth advocate.
Later, he founded Helping Young People Excel (HYPE), a nonprofit organization designed to guide high-risk youth.
Despite his efforts in community advocacy, White’s critics say his aggressive tone and viral social media clips often derail meaningful conversations.
Charleston White is known for her provocative comments on hip-hop, gang culture and the problems faced by the black community.
Founded in 1869, Tougaloo College has approximately 900 students and is one of the historical black colleges in Mississippi. The government has not announced when the investigation will come to a conclusion, but points out that disciplinary measures will be taken if necessary.
