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Jan 2021
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We Are Rafael Shimunov

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In episode 181, the girls are joined by Rafael Shimunov to discuss his immigration to America from Uzbekistan, his upbringing in New York, his work as an activist for numerous organizations like The Jewish Vote and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, using his voice as a Jewish man standing up for Palestine, his infamous Ellen / Iraq war edit on Twitter, and more! Follow Rafael on Twitter at @rafaelshimunov and on Instagram at @rafternoon. Also find more info about Rafael on his ResistHere profile.

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