The BLM movement said it would continue to advocate for Palestinian liberation as it equated the conflict in Gaza to anti-police protests in the US. It comes as calls for a ceasefire have intensified.
In a statement, the Paterson chapter called Israel a “repressive apparatus.”
“Black Lives Matter Paterson condemns the ongoing violence against Palestinians in East Jerusalem by the state of Israel and stands in solidarity with those fighting occupation,” the statement read. “We as an organization believe in the freedom to worship and a life free from fear of expulsion and violence.”
“The scenes coming out of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, where Israeli soldiers are using excessive force against Palestinian worshippers, harkens to our struggle against a repressive state apparatus,” it continued. “BLM Paterson also condemns the current situation in the Sheikh Jarrah enclave, where Israeli settlers are forcibly evicting residents from their ancestral homes.”
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St. Paul s (Md.) Wins IAAM-A Title, Moves to No. 4 in Nike / USA Lacrosse HS Girls National Top 25
Tue May 18 2021 | Laurel Pfahler | High School
Top-seeded St. Paul’s scored 10 of the game’s final 11 goals to pull away for a 17-8 win over second-seeded McDonogh in the IAAM-A Conference championship game on Saturday, giving the Gators their first title since 2006.
Caitlin McElwee led with four goals and one assist, and Kendall Steer, Christina Gagnon and Josie Hahn all had three goals apiece. Steer, Gagnon and Natalie Shurtleff contributed two assists apiece. Leah Warehime made nine saves, including some huge early saves on a pair of free-position shots.
Junior Peyton Wainman and freshman Brooke Goldstein each had three goals to lead the American Heritage-Delray girls lacrosse team to its second state championship in school history.
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Wed May 12 2021 | Laurel Pfahler | High School
Georgetown Visitation edged Bishop Ireton (Va.) 10-9 in overtime Wednesday on Molly McGuckin’s third goal of the game, and the Cubs are now No. 1.
McGuckin also had six draw controls and keyed the Cubs’ second-half possession. Sally Zinsner scored two goals, and Allie Boyce, Molly Finlay, Ella O, Megan Meyers and Madison Rassas all had one goal apiece.
The defense held Ireton scoreless over the final four minutes. Their next game isn’t scheduled until May 17 against Paul VI (Va.).
Head below to see how the rest of the Top 25 looks as we head into mid-May lacrosse.