Watch the full conversation with Layla and Aidan here: https://youtube.com/live/ZB0Vhio6T2Y
Columbia Social Work graduate students Layla Saliba, who is Palestinian-American, and Aidan Parisi, who has been suspended and evicted over his pro-Palestine activism, discuss the extremely problematic Columbia school of business professor Shai Davidai who plays the victim while smearing, harassing, and doxxing students for being pro-Palestine. He also smears Jewish Voice For Peace and Students for Justice in Palestine and “pro terror student organizations.” Layla announces the petition they have launched against him
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Aidan is a queer, non-binary MSW student at Columbia University. A Washington DC native, social justice has always been embedded in their life. They grew up in a household with two strong parents who imbued upon them the principles of challenging the status quo that perpetuates the subversion of marginalized communities. As an activist, Aidan has been involved in a number of social justice causes that include uplifting the rights of those who are queer/trans, immigrants, low-income, and marginally housed. Currently, Aidan is being targeted for their fierce stance against genocide and forced displacement.
Layla Saliba (she/her) is a Palestinian American graduate student at Columbia University. She is studying social work with a concentration in policy practice. She is passionate about disability justice and wants to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone. She truly believes that a better world is possible for everyone and that is what guides her advocacy work. In her free time, you can find her feeding the NYC pigeons, reading, and spending time with friends.
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