On Sunday, thousands of lanterns will be lit to commemorate those who have died in the Hamas-Israel conflict since initial attacks on Oct 7. The event, called “Building Bridges, Together for Humanity” will take place in central London and involve thousands of lanterns being lit to commemorate those who have died in the conflict. Read the article on The Telegraph>
Youth Outreach Organizers Talk Unity And Democracy
Just days after neo-Nazis marched through the city, WORT News Producer Faye Parks spoke with Masood Akhtar, President and founder of We Are Many – United Against Hate, a nonprofit that organizes events to combat bigotry and racism and Steve Porter, who is a member on United Against Hate’s Advisory Board – and the President of the Madison lawyer chapter of the American Constitution Society. Together, they discussed the ways in which youth outreach can foster unity everywhere. Masood and Steve say that Madison’s young people are eager to learn. Listen to the interview here>
Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus Stands Against Hate, Advocates for Unity and Action
The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus issued a statement in response to the rising hate in communities, expressing concern about the far-reaching effects of escalating tensions and conflicts across the world. Read the statement here>