“I hid the truth or outright lied about my background to everyone in my life. There is not a single person on this planet, no friend, no fellow organizer, no one in my family, no professional connection, no secret op or handler who knew what I was doing.”

Instagram video statement · Philadelphia teacher admits years-long deception about Palestinian, Black identity

“The fact that I lied about who I was does not mean anyone else who speaks up for Palestine is lying and does not erase the urgency of listening to voices on the ground, voices who are courageously telling us about an ongoing genocide.”

Instagram video statement · Philadelphia teacher admits years-long deception about Palestinian, Black identity

“I hid my family's background from everyone in Philly and also hid from the people in my own family what I was doing.”

Instagram video statement · Philadelphia teacher admits years-long deception about Palestinian, Black identity