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Goldman’s hockey dream paused by war to a war that personally affected him and his family. “It took a piece out of me Chase Goldman was wrap- because not only did it ease ping up a meeting June 13 with down from Oct. 7, but it kind of his United States ice hockey kicked back up and it was disteammates in preparation for appointing that both countries the upcoming Maccabi Games couldn’t come to peace,” Goldin Israel when he received a man said. “More people are getting hurt and disturbing news dying, and many flash on his phone. civilians as well, so It said that Israit really impacted el carried out me very much.” strikes on Iran just On Oct. 7, 2023, hours earlier, and Hamas and other the news quickly Palestinian milispread around the tant groups room. Questions launched a largewere suddenly scale attack from asked about the CHASe GoldmAN the Gaza Strip players’ safety, if towards Israel the games would go on as planned and, if so, would resulting in the deaths of around 1,200 people and 251 it be wise to even travel there. Three days later, event offi- abductions. Some captives cials decided to postpone the reportedly remain there today. It is the first invasion of that Games until the summer of territory since the 1948 Arab2026. Because of his Jewish heri- Israeli War. A little over a year ago, Goldtage, Goldman, who just completed his junior year at John F. man was in New Jersey trying Kennedy High School, was out for the Boys Under 18 relieved that he wasn’t in Israel American team. He said his already when the strikes hap- confidence “drained” when he pened and was understandably first saw the 80-90-person tryout disappointed about having to list and thought his chances of wait a year to represent his making the team were minimal country. But unfortunately, an because of his competition, athletic event took a back seat ConTInuEd on pAgE 6
By BRIAN KACHARABA
bkacharaba@liherald.com
Courtesy Anisah Brown
Calhoun junior Anisah Brown helped organize the ERASE Racism’s Long Island Leaders of Tomorrow Conference at Hofstra last March.
Calhoun High School junior wants to ‘ERASE’ racism By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com
At just 16 years old, Calhoun High School junior Anisah Brown is already making waves as a fearless voice for racial justice. Chosen as one of only eight students in Nassau County for a coveted summer internship with ERASE Racism, Brown is using her platform and previous experiences to challenge inequality, spark conversations, and push for lasting change in her community. Her advocacy continued this summer. Brown’s resume and essay stood out among the 56 applicants for the paid internship that runs through August 7 and she is already making an impact after the first four weeks while working with influential professors from California State, Stony Brook and Yale, Vassar, and the University of Tennes-
see. “I was really shocked,” Brown said on being selected. “I felt like it was deserved, but at the same time, a lot of other people applied for it. So, for me to get it, it was more personal. I was so happy.” Many applicants attended the ERASE Racism’s Long Island Leaders of Tomorrow Conference hosted by the Office of Equity and Inclusion at Hofstra last March. Over 170 students across 18 Nassau school districts participated in interactive workshops, peer networking and thought-provoking discussions to learn about the history of racism and how it still impacts today’s society. “She was one of the students who put together the conference from March,” said ERASE acting president April Francis Taylor. “So, her leadership skills and helping to ConTInuEd on pAgE 20
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am confident I will be in Israel next year playing for USA.
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