Activist Admits Falsifying Palestinian, Black Roots

Times of India · world

Philadelphia teacher and pro-Palestinian activist Hanna Gann has admitted to years of misrepresenting her background, including claiming Palestinian, Tunisian, and Black heritage. Activists confronted Gann, who teaches at The Workshop School, leading to her confession in Instagram posts and a video. She described herself as a white woman of privilege and wealth, acknowledging she had lied about her identity. Gann had been known for her activism and mentoring disadvantaged Black students, but her claims were challenged by documents questioning her family history.