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A tribute to Abe Foxman, Holocaust survivor and longtime head of the ADL, who defined a generation of American Jewry by linking the fight against antisemitism with defending democracy and pluralism in Israel; his passing signals the end of an era and a shift in diaspora leadership as leaders wrestle with maintaining principled support for Israel amid new political realities.
Abraham Foxman, longtime ADL national director (1987–2015) and Holocaust survivor who grew up hidden as a Jew before emigrating to the U.S., died at 86. Funeral services were planned in New York, with tributes from Jonathan Greenblatt and Israeli leaders highlighting his lifelong fight against antisemitism and commitment to education and antibias work. Foxman authored books and op-eds, shaping American Jewish advocacy and the modern approach to defending civil rights and Israel in the Diaspora.
Italy’s 2025 law restricting citizenship by ancestry limits eligibility to those with a parent or grandparent who was Italian at birth and who avoided dual nationality, prompting Sabrina Crawford and another US family to challenge the measure in the Supreme Court. After the constitutional court upheld the law, lawyers argue it should not apply retroactively and that ius sanguinis rights at birth are at stake. The ruling could either uphold the policy or reopen pathways for thousands of pending requests from the US, Brazil and Argentina, affecting long-standing ties between Italy and its diaspora.
Diaspora communities fear a papal visit to Equatorial Guinea could lend legitimacy to longtime president Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, arguing that the church’s attention might mask ongoing abuses and embolden the regime rather than spur accountability.
At least 30 people were killed in a crush at the entrance to the Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti, a fortress long celebrated as a symbol of Haitian strength. The tragedy resonates with Haitians and their diaspora, with the death toll expected to rise and the site, a national emblem, again in the spotlight.
A Broadway play, Giant, re-examines Roald Dahl's 1983 antisemitic remarks to frame urgent questions about Israel, Jewish solidarity, and diaspora responsibility, using a controversial figure to probe how (or whether) the diaspora should engage with Israel’s policies while acknowledging Dahl’s bigotry and its impact on the discussion.
Diaspora communities mark Nowruz with somber reflection as war interrupts contact with loved ones, turning celebrations in cities from Paris to New York into scenes of remembrance for those lost in Iran.
Another member of Iran's women’s soccer team who had sought asylum in Australia has decided to return to Iran, leaving two players still in Australia; most of the seven had rejoined their teammates in Kuala Lumpur, and the AFC said the situation remains fluid as the remaining players decide whether to stay or go amid pressure from Tehran.
Italy’s Constitutional Court signaled support for the government’s 2025 emergency decree restricting citizenship for people born abroad, a move that would narrow or end the longstanding ius sanguinis-based right for descendants of Italians. The court said the questions raised were partially unfounded or inadmissible and is expected to issue a detailed verdict in coming weeks, a development that could affect millions of Italians living outside the country. The law would allow citizenship to those with a parent or grandparent born in Italy and effectively bar dual citizenship for the diaspora, complicating and delaying applications, which have already been lengthy and costly. Some lawyers and advocates are considering EU court routes as a potential remedy while many families brace for a protracted fight.
In Los Angeles’ Tehrangeles, Iranian-Americans celebrate what they hope could be a turning point after U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, with crowds waving the pre-1979 flag and calling it a Berlin Wall–style moment. Supporters of Trump view the strikes as vindication and a possible path to regime change, while many Iranian-American Democrats worry the action was a unilateral war of choice and stress the need for congressional authorization and coalition-building. The piece also notes that even among supporters there is caution that killing Iran’s top leaders may not dismantle the Islamic Republic, and highlights a split within the community about the best path forward.
Vox’s Izzie Ramirez breaks down eight standout moments from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, the first to be performed entirely in Spanish, highlighting Puerto Rican history, diaspora pride, and political undercurrents. Highlights include the jersey’s 64 reference to Maria’s death toll, the casita as a symbol of housing and emigration struggles, a “Nuevayol” moment with Toñita representing New York’s Puerto Rican community, a child receiving a Grammy amid ICE rhetoric, jibaros on powerlines symbolizing post-hurricane changes and gentrification, Ricky Martin revisiting “Lo Que Paso a Hawaii” as cultural reclamation, the light-blue flag linked to independence movements, and a closing tribute to all the Americas with a unifying message of love over hate.
Ghana has temporarily halted its citizenship-by-ancestry program for the African diaspora to simplify the process after complaints about tight DNA-document deadlines, multiple steps, and high costs. Since 2016, more than 1,000 people (including Stevie Wonder) have obtained Ghanaian citizenship, but the one-week DNA deadline and fees (application $136; shortlisted candidates $2,280) have drawn criticism. The government will issue updated timelines and guidelines when ready, with no resumption date announced yet.
As talks of a US strike on Iran re-emerge, Iranians and the diaspora prepare by sealing windows and stocking food, water, and medicines. The mood is tense after a brutal crackdown on protests and disputed death tolls, while social media circulates survival tips and questions about their origins, highlighting both fear and attempts at practical preparedness amid widespread anxiety.
Donald Trump’s sustained anti‑Somali rhetoric and hard‑line immigration stance—centered on Minnesota’s large Somali population—is presented as part of a broader populist trend that scapegoats Muslim migrants. The Somali diaspora, tightly connected across continents, faces fear, trauma, and discrimination at home, even as communities mobilize mutual aid and grassroots organizing. The piece highlights resilience and solidarity amid rising racism, with hopes for civility and humane policy.
Iranians living abroad describe anxiety and fear for loved ones amid Iran’s deadliest protests in decades, worsened by internet outages; many in the U.S. argue that international action—ranging from sanctions to potential military intervention—may be needed to halt the regime’s violence, while others warn such steps could cause more harm, reflecting a split on how to protect civilians and support Iranians’ pursuit of dignity and freedom.