Humanitarian Flotilla to Gaza Attacked

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
PROGRAM #10897 12:00 PM PT

Humanitarian Flotilla to Gaza Attacked. 

The Global Sumud Flotilla, headed to Gaza in an effort to break the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid, was attacked by drones in the Mediterranean Sea. On board are activists from dozens of countries, including six Mexicans. Where are the attacks coming from? What are the flotilla’s biggest challenges? How do these assaults impact the activists’ mission to reach Gaza? This is a firsthand account from a journalist traveling with the flotilla.

Guests: Ernesto Ledesma, Director, Rompeviento TV, Global Sumud Flotilla (TBC.)

Extremism and Its Toll on Public Health. Fueled by political polarization and disinformation, extremist groups are proliferating across the U.S. and have been linked to a rise in hate crimes. How fast and widespread is this surge in violence? Why is it now being considered a public health issue? Who is most at risk and who suffers the most?

Guests: TBA.

Latino Heritage Under Attack. National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today. But this year’s celebration takes place in a hostile climate, impacted by deportation raids in Latino communities and efforts to erase Latino history from textbooks, museums, and public institutions. What’s being celebrated this year? How is Latino history being erased or rewritten? Why has Latino identity become a frequent target of political and cultural attacks?

Guests: TBA.

Photo: Fotomovimiento/Flickr

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