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Daniel Lubetzky and Lonnie Ali: Fighting hate with humanity
Dec 21, 2023
Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks, and Lonnie Ali, co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, discuss the growing hatred on American college campuses due to the Israel-Hamas war. They present solutions such as empathy, understanding, and the need to burst social media bubbles. They also tackle the challenges faced by DEI programs on campuses. An inspiring conversation on fighting hate with humanity.
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- Empathizing with the pain of the other side and popping social media bubbles are key ways to side with humanity and address hate on college campuses.
- Business leaders and entrepreneurs can play a role in post-war reconstruction efforts to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and promote peace and opportunities for Israelis and Palestinians.
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Antisemitism and Islamophobia on College Campuses
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise on college campuses, leaving Jewish and Muslim students feeling unsafe and jeopardizing their learning experience. Reports indicate a surge in anti-Semitic incidents, with 73% of Jewish college students and 44% of non-Jewish students reporting such incidents since the beginning of the school year. Islamophobic and anti-Arab incidents have also increased, with a significant rise in bias reports and requests for help. The podcast highlights the need for a more peaceful way forward and emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and dialogue among students to address and overcome these issues.
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