Leanne Muhamad, a 15 year old student at Wanstead High School who is British-Palestinian, has won the “Speak out” public speaking challenge after giving this impressive performance on Israel’s oppression of the Palestinians.
But one day later, following complaints published on the blog of extremist anti-Palestinian activist Edgar Davidson, Leanne will no longer be sent through to the grand final of the competition. Once Leane’s win was retracted, the video was removed from the Speak Out Challenge website and YouTube channel.
The Speak Out Challenge is described by its organisers thus: “In each one-day workshop, students take part in games and exercises to encourage them to think on their feet in a fun, interactive and safe environment. The day culminates in a ‘Speak Out’ speech contest where students can speak on any topic they feel strongly about – using only their voices, their words and their passion. Notes are not allowed; they must use the techniques from the training.”
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