""Our university and our policies exist within a larger social context-one that is dynamic and complex. In the public conversation about Boston University's time, place, and manner policies, that spotlight has fallen disproportionately on our LGBTQIA+ community, and I have heard how difficult and painful that has been. I am deeply sorry.""
"The flags were taken down as part of the university's signage policy; last spring, the university cited that policy when it took down posters advocating for international students who had been detained."
Boston University president Melissa Gilliam apologized for the removal of LGBTQ+ pride flags from faculty offices, recognizing the distress it caused the community. The flags were taken down under the university's signage policy, which had previously led to the removal of other advocacy materials. In response to backlash from students, faculty, and advocates, a petition with over 2,200 signatures was created, prompting the university to temporarily stop enforcing the removal of signs and flags.
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