The author, who identifies as both African American and Jewish American, expresses their struggle in the face of recent events related to Israel and Palestine.

Bill Pinkney, a Jewish sailor and the first African American to sail around the world solo, passed away at the age of 87.

Bayard Rustin, an African American civil rights leader, was a prominent advocate for Israel and condemned the Black Power movement's embrace of the Palestinian cause.

Harriet Tubman, known as "Moses" for her courageous efforts in leading slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, had a significant impact on African American history.