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"We invited several speakers throughout the year and Dr. Jeffries happens to be one of those speakers," Ali said. "We're a very diverse group and we're exploring diverse perspectives on Black history and Black culture."
"I think it's really important to note just how serious bigotry and anti-Semitism are on Harvard's campus," said Crimson editor J. Eliot Morgan '92, an extension school student who charged Jeffries with threat- ening his life during an interview in New Yorklate last year.
Professor of Law Alan M. Dershowitz, a vocalcritic of Jeffries, said he believes theinvitation is offensive to members of the Harvardcommunity.
But Hillel Chair Shai A. Held '93 said he wouldnot speculate on the BSA's motivations forinviting Jeffries.
Dean of the College L. Fred Jewett '57 said hehopes Jeffries' appearance will not harm relationsbetween campus groups, saying, "It'spossible...that his being invited here will createa controversy between groups, and that would betoo bad," Jewett said.