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Livestream: What Does Palestine Mean for Black America?

If you’ve been concerned about the violent images and videos coming out of the Gaza Strip and the East Jerusalem neighborhood Sheikh Jarrah but don’t fully grasp why it’s happening, or if you’re wondering why Black Lives Matter recently came out in solidarity with the Palestinian people, please join the Dream Defenders and U.S. Campaign…

By

The Root Staff

Published

May 19, 2021
Entertainment, Social Media

On Rihanna, Palestine and Celebrities Having the Range While Using Their Platforms

As a celebrity in modern times, having a very large platform doesn’t always end with sponsored social media posts or cute outfit displays—especially if you’re known for using said platform to speak out on societal issues. Enter Rihanna—Hi, Rihanna. On Wednesday, Rihanna took to Instagram to speak on the global tragedy resulting from historic and…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

May 13, 2021