Rock ‘n roll’s aristocracy, along with other celebrities and musicians, are silent about Israel’s war in Gaza – bar a few like Eric Clapton and Roger Waters
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Lennon despised racism. He worked with social justice leaders such as Abbie Hoffman and Tariq Ali. Even in this most personal and intimate relationship, he politically challenged racial stereotypes and mainstream constructs of physical beauty. Instead of having the stereotyped blue-eyed blond as a trophy partner, he would publicly appear with Yoko Ono in public places where she was given the space to articulate her thoughts and ideas.
The silence of rock ‘n roll’s aristocracy Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen has embarrassed conscientious rockers the world over. Dylan sang in: “How many years can some people exist before they’re allowed to be free.” Palestinians are singing this song back to Dylan and the world. They have been Occupied for more than 75 years and been struggling for self-determination.
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