Historic Gaza Protests Spread to Campuses Across the Country
Columbia University canceled in-person classes due to protests over the war in Gaza, following arrests and a heavy-handed response by the administration. [ more ]
Thousands crowd central Berlin to protest far right DW 02/03/2024
Thousands of people gathered in Berlin to protest against right-wing extremism, forming a 'living firewall' around the Bundestag building.
The rally, organized by an alliance of organizations, estimated that 300,000 people attended, while police estimates put the figure at around 150,000. [ more ]
Academic Institutions in the West Can No Longer Remain Silent on Gaza
Academic institutions displayed double standards in showing solidarity for Ukraine but not for Palestine.
Efforts to criminalize displays of Palestinian flags are taking place in the U.K. while scholarship funds are being allocated for Ukrainian students. [ more ]
N.Y.U. Says It Will Discipline Students Who Remain in Encampment
NYU announced discipline for student protesters in pro-Palestinian encampment, receiving no response from students, resulting in the university proceeding with disciplinary actions. [ more ]
The student protesters at Columbia University continue their demonstration in solidarity with Gaza despite university attempts to shut it down. [ more ]
Ahead of Starbucks Red Cup Day, college students demand schools cut ties with the coffee giant
Protests against Starbucks are being organized by students and workers ahead of Red Cup Day, an annual event where holiday-themed reusable cups are handed out.
The movement, known as the Red Cup Rebellion, includes boycotts, strikes, and picket lines. [ more ]
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5 lesbians using their platforms to change the world for the better
The importance of celebrating Lesbian Visibility Week to uplift LGBTQ+ women and non-binary individuals and promote solidarity within the community. [ more ]
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The long, storied history of solidarity between Black and Irish activists : Code Switch
Frederick Douglass visited Ireland in 1845 to seek support for abolition, leading to a longstanding solidarity between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists.
The episode explores the historical connections and exchanges between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists, highlighting the significance of Frederick Douglass' visit to Ireland. [ more ]
Germany's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism in response to a student protest at Freie Universitat Berlin reflects a broader societal assault on expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The German government and institutions are implementing a zero-tolerance policy on anti-Semitism, leading to legal and media harassment of individuals supporting Palestinian causes. [ more ]
In the face of great evil, you have to stand together': new stage shows mark historic battle of Cable Street
Two productions in London are commemorating the historic battle of Cable Street in 1936, where a coalition of anti-racist forces defeated Oswald Mosley's fascist forces.
The musical, Cable Street, and the play, The Merchant of Venice 1936, both highlight the importance of standing together and the power of solidarity in the face of great evil. [ more ]