Shooting of Hisham Awartani
Palestinian-American student Hisham Awartani was shot while visiting family in Vermont over Thanksgiving break, and WNYC's Notes From America follows his return to student life at Brown University.
Key Points
- Hisham Awartani was shot while visiting family in Vermont
- He is returning to student life at Brown University
Pros
- Raises awareness about gun violence
- Sheds light on the experience of Palestinian-American communities in the US
Cons
- Tragic event involving violence and injury