Ta-Nehisi Coates highlights the parallels between the systems of oppression in Israel and Jim Crow in the U.S., emphasizing the lack of awareness among Americans regarding U.S. support for these actions.
Eva Borgwardt from IfNotNow speaks to the vigil's motto, "every life a universe," emphasizing the need for recognizing the sanctity of all lives, especially Palestinian ones, which are often treated as less valuable.
At the vigil in Union Square, activists collectively mourned loss of lives in the ongoing conflict, illustrating the shared grief that crosses national and ethnic lines.
The call to action at the rally included messages against U.S. financial support for military actions, reflecting a growing awareness of international complicity in local tragedies.
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