Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s HOLIDAY SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma City’s Human Rights Commission celebrates 75th T Anniversary of United Nations By Barbara Taormina he Human Rights Commission marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Universal Human Rights at their last meeting. The Commission then moved into a circle discussion about human rights and their roles as human rights commissioners in Revere. The discussion did not specifi cally address any issues or problems in Revere, but instead focused on larger questions, such as what is a human right. Commissioners agreed that all people have a right to essentials like food, shelter and healthcare. Revere’s Chief of Talent and Culture, Claudia Correa, said she believes there are enough resources within the city to ensure everyone has what they need. The problem, according to Correa, is fi nding a way in which people can share what they have with those in need. Commissioners also tackled questions about how to approach competing needs and goals among groups in confl ict, and rules, laws and decisions that cause more harm than good when looking to give everyone human rights. Throughout the discussion, Commissioners shared how they felt about working together on human rights issues. They all agreed they need to pay close attention to community voices and they need to be accountable. Commission Acting Chair Chai Hossaini said too often much time is spent assigning blame for a problem. “What we need to do is fi gure out what’s the plan going forward,” she said. “Holding people accountable and holding myself accountable is important,” said Commissioner Kourou Pich. Commissioner Chris Bright, Revere's fire chief, said being accountable often means just showing up. “I think we can be most effective on local challenges in our community,” said Bright. “I’m excited to think of the younger generation coming up in our city. They don’t have the opinions or hang-ups of older generations. We’ll keep making progress. We’ll use our voices for good.” ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Antisemitism Seems To Be Metastasizing And Getting Excused, Too By Sal Giarratani T he fact that three university presidents including the new president of Harvard University are apparently afraid to speak truth to power after speaking before a Congressional hearing on widespread campus antisemitism of late, tells us all we have to know about the hypocrisy of the political Left when it comes to calling out student radicals spreading hateful rhetoric on campus and in anti-Jewish, pro-Hamas rallies and marches. It makes me both sad and angry how so many liberals excuse these hateful marches calling for the end of the State of Israel “from the river to the sea.” Recently, these acts of antisemitism entered into a Winthrop Town Council meeting. A Zoom-based participant at the meeting shouted an antisemitic slur and reportedly displayed a swastika on their screen during discussion regarding the town’s protocol regarding the town’s fl ag policy. Instead of entering into a civic debate of the town’s policy, this individual used the platform for hate speech and the displaying of hate symbols. More people must start speaking up loud and clear against acts of hate and condemn loud and clear. People everywhere must stand together in community with one another in unity to condemn hatred and intolerance. As Police Chief Terry Delehanty stated, “There is no place for hate in Winthrop. Not in person, not online, not anywhere.” Too many hateful outbursts have occurred since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7. I fi nd it reprehensible that acts of antisemitism have continued over two months now. Israel is now facing condemnation by politically ignorant protesters around the world and right here in our own backyards. This wave of vile rhetoric being disseminated since October 7 is a sad reflection of how the defi nition of being an American has fallen in recent times. America stands for certain principles and today these principles are under attack. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
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