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The Texas A&M University community took the top spot on the Anti-Defamation League’s 2016 list of “Top 10 Most Inspirational Moments” for its response in standing against a white nationalist speaker on its campus earlier this month.

Described by the organization as a “Texas campus drowning out the hateful views of an unwanted visiting white supremacist,” the Dec. 6 evening featured Richard Spencer, a leader in “alt-right” movement — an offshoot of conservatism mixing racism, white nationalism and populism.

The non-university sponsored event, which received national coverage, saw protesters as well as Texas A&M officials make their stances clear regarding Spencer’s views.

As counter-programming to the tense, nearly two-hour speech — which featured harsh language and demeaning comments by Spencer — Texas A&M organized a rally called “Aggies United,” which brought together university officials, students and celebrity supporters.