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A fierce takedown of racism, courtesy of Ethiopian-Israeli girls

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Published: 18 September 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

A group of Ethiopian-Israeli teens who penned a searing rap open up about racist teachers, facing discrimination and finding solidarity with Palestinians

'My colour Is beautiful and strong': a fierce takedown of racism, courtesy of Ethiopian-Israeli girls (Haaretz)
“Who are you people that you should colour me? I have my colour, I love it and it’s mine – it’s beautiful and it’s strong. Does it scare you that I’m strong? Deal with it. Or go look. Look for what frightens you.” (Sep 16)

Photo: The Lionesses at the Dora community centre in Netanya (Tomer Appelbaum).

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