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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pro-Palestine protesters call for end to war, arms embargo at Auditorium Shores rally
The Brief Austin protesters gathered to call for end to war in Gaza Protest displayed photos of those lost in Gaza Protest fell on 77th anniversary of the Nakba AUSTIN, Texas - Austin protesters joined in on a worldwide movement calling for an end to the war in Gaza. What we know This protest falls on the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, which commemorates what Palestinians see as their mass displacement during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The protest at Auditorium Shores on Sunday was lined with photos of remembrance of the people who died in Gaza. What they're saying "I've been involved with this movement for 15 years because I believe that it's wrong to discriminate based on religion and ethnicity, and our government is funding that with billions of dollars," said Michael Katz, who's Jewish but is here to support pro-Palestinian protesters. "We are the voices for those that can't be heard," said Lisa Debruyne, an organizer of the protest with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. "The Palestinian people have been wanting an end to this, and we want an end to it, and we're here to show that we stand with them in that solidarity." "It's harrowing," said Debruyne. "It's heartbreaking seeing what our U.S. tax dollars are going into." What's next Protesters hope they'll see an arms embargo on Israel and an end to the war in the Middle East. Dig deeper It comes after the city of San Marcos discussed a resolution last month accusing Israel of genocide and calling for a cease-fire and arms embargo to stop the U.S. from funding Israel's military. They claim more than four million dollars of that came from San Marcos taxpayers. "Why do the people in the government continue to support this crime against humanity despite the fact that a vast majority of Americans support the people of Palestine and don't want this happening in their name?" said Kamil Shunnarah, another protest organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement of Central Texas. City council ended up rejecting the resolution after Gov. Greg Abbottthreatened to cut grants to the city for not complying with state law. In his letter, he called the resolution "pro-Hamas" and said, "Texas will not tolerate antisemitism." "The world can not have peace until Hamas is gone," said Abbott in a press conference on October 7, 2024. "This incredible repression is a response to the power that the people have," said Shunnarah. The Source Information in this report comes from reporting/interviews by FOX 7 Austin's Lauren Rangel and previous reporting by FOX 7 Austin.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Voya Financial to present at BofA Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference
NEW YORK, January 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) announced today that Heather Lavallee, chief executive officer, and Michael Katz, chief financial officer, are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the BofA (Bank of America) Securities Financial Services Conference. The conference will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. ET when Lavallee and Katz will participate in a question-and-answer session covering a variety of industry and company topics. The webcast will be available at Those interested in listening to the presentation should log on to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation to download and install any necessary software. About Voya Financial® Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) is a leading health, wealth and investment company with approximately 9,000 employees who are focused on achieving Voya's aspirational vision: "Clearing your path to financial confidence and a more fulfilling life." Through products, solutions and technologies, Voya helps its 15.2 million individual, workplace and institutional clients become well planned, well invested and well protected. Benefitfocus, a Voya company and a leading benefits administration provider, extends the reach of Voya's workplace benefits and savings offerings by engaging directly with over 12 million employees in the U.S. Certified as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Voya is purpose-driven and committed to conducting business in a way that is economically, ethically, socially and environmentally responsible. Voya has earned recognition as: one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere; a member of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" on the Disability Equality Index. For more information, visit Follow Voya Financial on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. VOYA-IR VOYA-CF View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Donna Sullivan (860) 580-2980 Investor Contact: Mei Ni Chu (212) 309-8999 IR@
