Campus Reform reported in 2026—as relayed by The Gateway Pundit (Seth Segal)—that Columbia University’s Center for the Study of Social Difference was set to host a Nov. 18 reading discussion titled “We Charge Genocide at 75,” examining accusations of American genocide, colonialism, and racial oppression during the nation’s 250th anniversary.
What the report says Columbia planned
According to The Gateway Pundit’s write-up of Campus Reform’s story, the university’s listing described the discussion as part of its “Counter-narratives at 250” series, which “challenges traditional celebrations of American independence.” Segal writes that organizers said the series seeks to challenge America’s history as a “settler-colonial state” and examine experiences of marginalized communities—citing the purported university listing.
Topics and readings cited
The Gateway Pundit article says organizers planned to discuss the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn (the Battle of the Greasy Grass), in which Native American forces defeated U.S. troops under Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. It also says the event description referenced Malcolm X’s call to withdraw from what it characterizes as an “Imperial settler colonial project.”
Per the same reporting, assigned readings included William L. Patterson’s “We Charge Genocide,” Malcolm X’s “The Last Speeches,” and Nick Estes’ “Our History Is the Future.”
How the TGP author characterized it
Seth Segal of The Gateway Pundit criticizes the program, calling it “radical and divisive,” describing the genocide accusations against America as “unfounded,” and labeling the event “anti American in nature.” These are Segal’s characterizations and opinions.
Prior session claim
The Gateway Pundit piece further says a related October discussion—“Open Veins of Latin America at 55”—“made the statement” that the United States is a “decaying empire.”
What we don’t know
This summary relies on The Gateway Pundit’s account of a Campus Reform report and a purported Columbia event listing. We have not independently reviewed the university listing or verified whether the Nov. 18, 2026 discussion occurred as scheduled.
