Ms Rachel urges 'every wealthy White celebrity' to match Macklemore's donation to Palestinian causes
Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel vowed to match singer Macklemore's $1 million donation to Palestinian causes and urged "wealthy White" celebrities to act.
TL;DR
- Ms. Rachel pledged to match Macklemore's $1 million donation to Palestinian causes.
- She urged wealthy White celebrities to match the donation and speak out against the 'genocide in Gaza'.
- Macklemore's donation is to six organizations, including the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).
- Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for his 'Free Palestine' advocacy and performing his song 'Hind's Hall'.
- Ms. Rachel stated that silence during a genocide is not neutral and called for celebrity action to protect children and human rights.
- She previously suggested that celebrity silence on Gaza was racist, implying they would speak out if the children were White.
- Pro-Israel groups have criticized Ms. Rachel for sharing what they call anti-Israel propaganda.
- Rabbi Yaakov Menken questioned Ms. Rachel's focus on Gaza, suggesting her concern is not genuine.
- Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, stated he had already committed $2 million to Palestinian aid.