January 20, 2018 – Bridge Agents

Singapore Authorities Ban Documentary on Palestinian Teen Activists for ‘Skewed Narrative’

January 20, 2018 Bridge Agents

Singapore (GV) – A documentary focusing on the life of two teenager activists from Palestine was banned by the Singapore government for exploring the Palestinian-Israeli conflict “without a counterbalance.” Released in 2016, “Radiance of Resistance” was directed by American filmmaker Jesse Roberts. It was supposed to be screened at the Singapore Palestinian Film Festival during the first week of January 2018, but was removed after the Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) classified it as “not allowed for all ratings”. According to the synopsis of the documentary, it tells the story…

There Will Be A Women’s March Near You This Weekend

January 20, 2018 Bridge Agents

World (PT) – No matter where you live in America, there will be a rally happening close by, or at least within road trip distance. The screen shot below is from the Women’s March website. And it depicts the vast amounts of cities in almost every state taking part today and tomorrow. And don’t worry, PT will be out this weekend covering the events. Screen shot or map of Women’s Rallies happening all over the country. The 2-day event is catching on around the world as clearly visible with events in…

Monuments and Their History

January 20, 2018 Bridge Agents

Proper education on the statues and names of confederates on buildings or monuments is needed to teach future generations from the immoral standpoint we have had for ages. But putting meaning into a piece of metal, or on a name of a confederate building or monument is stopping us because people put too much emphasis on an inanimate object, instead of the injustice by the actual people. In an article I read, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu stated that “these monuments could be used as places to mourn our past…