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Details: Written by SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press; Published: 12 October 2023

(AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Hamas is the Arabic acronym for the Islamic Resistance Movement, and a recognition of the group’s roots and early ties to one of the Sunni world’s most prominent groups, the Muslim Brotherhood

Details: Written by Pardis Mahdavi, University of La Verne; Published: 11 October 2023

(Photo/ Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Mohammadi is the second Iranian woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She is the fourth Nobel Peace Prize laureate to be chosen while still incarcerated, joining the ranks of Aung San Suu Kyi and Ales Bialiatski.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire; Published: 09 October 2023

In this photo he posted on social media, former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire studies hebrew

Numerous posts on social media platforms feature hashtags like #BLM and #PLM, underscoring the perceived parallels between the struggles of Palestinians and African Americans in their fight against systemic racism.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 09 October 2023

(Photo/ Hakim’s Bookstore)

Hakim was committed to educating people about the history of Black people that predated slavery in the U.S.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 09 October 2023

(Photo/ Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta)

Thanks to Habitat for Humanity, another family has a home!

Details: Written by STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer; Published: 08 October 2023

Leaders in both parties acknowledge that the rise of serious outsider candidates threatens to undermine the strength of Democratic and Republican candidates in the 2024 general election. Over the past week alone, two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids. Robert Kennedy Jr., is expected to become the latest to launch an independent or third-party presidential bid on Monday

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 08 October 2023

An Israeli firefighter hands a drink to a young child next to a site struck by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli soldiers are battling Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel and launching airstrikes on Gaza, a day after an unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas fighters. In northern Israel a brief exchange of strikes with Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group raised fears of a broader conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the country is at war and will exact a heavy price from its enemies. Hamas leaders said they were prepared for further escalation

Details: Written by CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 08 October 2023

American babies and toddlers with disabilities are entitled to publicly funded therapies known as Early Intervention, since all U.S. states and territories accept federal funding for this program. But stagnant pay and an increasing cost of living mean many health care providers can no longer afford to participate. Children's development is suffering as a result and Asian, Hispanic and Black children are less likely to receive these crucial services

Details: Written by HALLIE GOLDEN and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press; Published: 06 October 2023

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies, dances and speeches.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 05 October 2023

(Photo/ Annie O’Neill/Cleveland Clinic)

They’ve already beat the odds!

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