Ms. Rachel pledges $1 million for Gaza children after Macklemore donation
Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel has pledged $1 million to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, matching a donation made by singer Macklemore. The move follows Macklemore's public criticism of the war in Gaza and his subsequent removal from a concert tour.
Why it matters
The involvement of high-profile entertainers in humanitarian funding for conflict zones highlights the intersection of celebrity activism and geopolitical polarization.
Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel said on Thursday that she would donate $1 million to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) to match singer Macklemore's donation of the same amount, which represented his total net earnings from the Ed Sheeran Loop Tour.She also urged "every wealthy white celebrity" to do the same. Macklemore's donation was split among several organizations, including the PCRF, HEAL Palestine, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Medical Aid for Palestinians, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, and Anera. Macklemore, who has long supported Palestinian causes, was cut from British pop star Sheeran's musical lineup over remarks on stage criticizing Israel's military assault in Gaza, which was launched after Hamas-led terrorists infiltrated Israel and carried out a massacre in October 2023.Sheeran said he couldn't keep Macklemore on the tour after stadium owners refused to let him appear.
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