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TRUBUTE to Muhammad Abd al-Rahman Fawaqa by Tawfiq Muhsen “And do not think that those who were killed in the cause of God are dead; rather, they are alive and being provided for with their Lord.” (STT, October 28, 2023). Today I mourn the Martyrdom of my friend Muhammad Abd al-Rahman Fawaqa (age of …
by Faika Salem (special contribution) Palestine’s Story (STT, October 27, 2023). Why don’t we get the history ‘down pat’ first? On May 15,1948, Jews around the world cheered the creation of the state of Israel, yet war broke out the next day. The Arab- Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded …
HYBRID FORMAT-JOIN US ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE Great speakers and student panelists from Dallas, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, St. Croix, St.Thomas, Savannah, Atlanta, and all the way from Paris, France join UVIABJ for intriguing BREAKOUT SESSIONS. Media professionals and marketing experts share their experiences and knowledge on controversial social issues. Join the UVIABJ 2023 Journalism Summit …
by Shugga Rosenbloom The ‘big yellow boot’ and the ‘big red boot’ were created by MSCHF, a Brooklyn-based art collective known for making viral and controversial products that often spark public debate and generate media attention. MSCHF is often branded for miscellaneous mischief, and its motto is “The best ideas are the worst ideas.” The …
by Shugga Rosenbloom (Cannes, October 17, 2023) Will there ever be an end to this fight, Between Israel and Palestine, day and night? Whose land is it anyway, they say, Can we be fair and share it, come what may? The Holy Land, a place of ancient history, A land of beauty, mystery, and diversity. …
by Shugga Rosenbloom (Cannes, October 12, 2023). The Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF) is the largest student film festival globally, featuring films from artists in 149 countries. The festival aims to empower filmmakers from marginalized communities to harness the power of storytelling, explore their creativity, and share their voices with the world. The 2023 …
by Sarah Larsen and Anne Anderson If you ever considered a weekend trip to Puerto Rico, you should. Puerto Rico is a beautiful destination with historical sights, amazing nature, and friendly locals. Whether looking for a nice beach, surfing, hiking, or enjoying city life, Puerto Rico has something for everyone. Here, we offer a brief …
(STX, October 9, 2023 reprinted by permission- CPJ) Deadly Pattern: 20 journalists died by Israeli military fire in 22 years. No one has been held accountable. The May 11, 2022, killing of Al-Jazeera Arabic correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh is part of a deadly, decades-long pattern. Over 22 years, CPJ has documented at least 20 journalist …
by Tawfiq Muhsen (STT, October 8, 2023) On October 7, 2023 at 6:30am, different Palestinian brigades in Gaza united and launched the military operation called “Al-Aqsa flood.” The united Palestinian freedom fighters brigades launched rockets and demolished the barbed border fence/wall around the Gaza Strip. They took control over both military bases and different settlements …
(STT/STX, Oct 8, 2023). Listen to viewpoints from our podcast influencers: Episode #2 ENOUGH wasn’t enough? led by Calyse Garvey features Jadah Jarvis, Nico Thomas, Cheryl Hendricks Thomas and Siddiq McNair Discussion about tweet posted online by Kalabrya Haskins to Houston Rockets player, Kevin Porter, Jr. Porter in early Sept. Porter allegedly physically assaulted Haskin’s …