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Oppressed minorities in Europe found the printing press to be a powerful ally in putting the spotlight on their agony — and it mirrors the work of humanitarians and activists today.

As troublesome as somestatistics may be in terms of what they show about how little people know about the Holocaust, there’s another aspect to Holocaust knowledge that often goes overlooked.

By calling out complicity on the part of colleges, corporations, and the government in South Africa’s system of apartheid, student activists were able to show that demands for divestment could be a concrete and effective form of protest.

Built by the U.S. military and operated in coordination with the United Nations, aid groups and other nations’ militaries, the pier can trace its origins back to a mid-20th century U.S. Navy officer who collected discarded cigar boxes to experiment with a new idea.

Every so often, a cause ignites a sustained fury on college campuses across the nation. In 2020, it was Black Lives Matter. In 2011, it was Occupy Wall Street. In the 1980s, it was apartheid in South Africa. Right now, it’s the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.

Volunteers, including hearing Gallaudet students and community members, organized to create a more accessible space for Deaf protesters at the encampment.

Over 180 tattoo artists around the globe offered designs in support of Palestinians earlier this month, raising $74,000.

Ms. Rachel’s Cameo fundraising campaign sold out in just a few hours, with the children’s entertainer raising $50,000 for children living in Gaza, Sudan, and more.

The educator — famous for her educational YouTube videos — wants to partner with Cameo to raise money for children living in Gaza, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine.

Erin Hattamer's 'Pass the Hat' campaign is making the rounds on TikTok, where major influencers are being paired with Palestinian families in need.

Lizzo is chipping in to support Operation Olive Branch, and a number of other fundraisers, to help people in Gaza, Sudan, and Congo find relief.

Hank and John’s support came after comedian Erin Hattamer’s call to be more involved and vocal in their support of Palestine.