Throughout the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, a group of dedicated Palestinians have been pushing to get a speaking slot from the community to speak on the DNC stage. On Wednesday evening, they finally got an official response that their request was denied.
As they see it, with the Democratic Party claiming to equally value Palestinian and Israeli lives, and with the families of Israeli hostages having the opportunity to speak on stage, they believe there should be a Palestinian voice.
“We were hopeful because Vice-President Harris’s team was engaging with us,” Abbas Alawieh, an uncommitted delegate told reporters outside the United Center, where the Democratic convention has been taking place this week. “We just want to be heard.”
The announcement comes after continuous press conferences throughout the convention, as pro-Palestinian delegates have tried to get the word out through the media about wanting a speaking slot. ….more
