solidarity

Paramore Reject Tennessee State Honor in Solidarity With Allison Russell, Citing “Blatant Racism” of House Republicans

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At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Paramore formally won their first two trophies: Best Rock Album (for This Is Why) and Best Alternative Music Performance (for “This Is Why”). Another Tennessee-based artist also won her first Grammy: Eight-time nominee Allison Russell earned Best American Roots Performance for “Eve Was Black.” In celebration, Nashville Democrat Justin Jones … Read more

French foreign minister visits Kyiv and pledges solidarity as Russia launches attacks

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KYIV, Ukraine — France’s new foreign minister arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Saturday to meet with his counterpart in a sign of support for Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion nears its second anniversary. Stéphane Séjourné noted that Ukraine was his first destination abroad since his appointment in a government reshuffle this week. … Read more

Songs of grief and defiance fuel Arab solidarity for Palestinians

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December 27, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. EST Hany El Hamzawy plays the oud at a recent Palestinian solidarity performance at the Sheikh Imam Society in Cairo. (Sima Diab for The Washington Post) Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave CAIRO — The oud player had strummed only a couple of notes when a flicker … Read more

Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish allies

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Cydney Wallace, a Black Jewish community activist, never felt compelled to travel to Israel, though “Next year in Jerusalem” was a constant refrain at her Chicago synagogue. The 39-year-old said she had plenty to focus on at home, where she frequently gives talks on addressing anti-Black sentiment in the American Jewish community and dismantling white … Read more

A group of Norwegian unions says it will act against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A conglomerate of unions in Norway said Wednesday it will take action against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues, who are demanding that the Texas-based automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement. Jørn Eggum, the head of Fellesforbundet, or the United Federation of Trade Unions, said if Tesla doesn’t accept the demand … Read more

Thousands led by Cuba’s president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people

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HAVANA (AP) — Thousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk Thursday in a show of solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas. Wearing a black-and-white Palestinian keffiyeh scarf, Díaz-Canel was accompanied by Cuba’s main leaders, including Prime Minister Manuel … Read more

GOP hopeful Chris Christie visits Israel, says the US must show solidarity in war against Hamas

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KFAR AZZA, Israel — Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie on Sunday visited Israel, saying the U.S. must stand “shoulder to shoulder” with Israel in its war against the Hamas militant group. Christie toured a kibbutz that was ravaged in the Oct. 7 rampage by Hamas militants that triggered the war and was meeting Israeli leaders, … Read more

How Watermelon Became a Symbol of Palestinian Solidarity

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The mighty watermelon—whether held in hand, depicted in art, or posted online as an emoji—is a powerful symbol for Palestinians. The fruit has once again cropped up on countless social media posts, in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war begun by a surprise Hamas attack that left 1,400 people dead in Israel. At least 3,785 … Read more

Poland’s elections are a crossroad for EU solidarity — and Ukraine support

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The Leader of Civic Coalition Party, Donald Tusk delivers a speech during the Women for Elections Campaign rally on October 10, 2023 in Lodz, Poland. Omar Marques | Getty Images News | Getty Images Poland’s election on Sunday is being closely watched overseas, with the result likely to have major implications for the country’s relationship … Read more

Lauren Hemp: England ahead expresses solidarity with Ladies’s World Cup winners Spain after Luis Rubiales saga | Soccer Information

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Lauren Hemp has stated England Ladies’s World Cup ultimate loss to Spain in Sydney final month has solely fuelled the need to win extra worldwide silverware. After operating eventual winners Spain so shut, shedding out to an Olga Carmona aim, ahead Hemp believes England’s “gifted group” are “hungrier than ever” for fulfillment, but in addition … Read more