On Oct. 5, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in Washington, D.C. gathered around the White House on the International Day of Palestinian Solidarity. Washington was one of the many cities worldwide where protesters marched demanding an end to Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza, which has killed over 42,000 Palestinians according to the United Nations.
Read MoreDuring the first presidential debate between Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants from Springfield, Ohio eat household pets. This claim was fact-checked and disproven by ABC News’ David Muir. However, the former president's claim had already left its toll on the Springfield community.
Read MoreThe finger guns to the head are more than a gesture or a political protest. It’s a way for the world to finally understand how dire the situation in Congo has been and continues to be. Whether it is the DR Congo, Gaza, Sudan, or Tigray, you can not just tune out what is distressing to you just because you don’t want to hear it.
— Kahwit Tela
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