These New Jersey schools will march in a 'Day of Action' on Friday. Here's why

Hannan Adely and Marsha A. Stoltz, NorthJersey.com
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Students from at least nine high schools and colleges will participate in a New Jersey Students Day of Action on Friday, the latest in a series of youth-led actions in support of Palestinians.

The marches are being organized "to call for a cease-fire, end of Israeli occupation in Palestine, and for New Jersey to stop funding genocide," organizers wrote online. The events are happening at parks, outside town halls and near a Starbucks, a company that has faced a boycott in connection with the conflict.

The conflict in Israel and Gaza has sparked a level of activism not seen in years, especially among young Americans, who have held marches, vigils, sit-ins and other actions to protest the war. Protesters have also blocked traffic and disrupted elected officials' fundraisers, election rallies and speeches. Community members and local organizations have hosted rallies and counterprotests to support Israel.

Students are shown as they walk away from Teaneck High School and towards the football field Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023. The students were protesting the war in the Middle East after leaving class.
Students are shown as they walk away from Teaneck High School and towards the football field Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023. The students were protesting the war in the Middle East after leaving class.

In November, students at West Orange and Teaneck high schools held walkouts to protest Israeli bombardment in Gaza and support Palestinians. Teaneck Schools Superintendent Andre Spencer, who faced criticism over the walkout, said the rally planned for Friday was not approved or authorized by the school district.

Student organizers have shared information about the Day of Action on social media. Schools listed as participating in local or group marches include:

  • West Orange High School: 3 p.m. march from high school to Verona Park.

  • East Orange Campus/STEM Academy: 3:30 p.m. march from Campus High to East Orange City Hall.

  • Teaneck High School: 2:55 p.m. march from Teaneck High School to Votee Park.

  • Wayne Hills High School: 2:35 p.m. march from Wayne Hills to Starbucks.

  • The College of New Jersey: 3:30 p.m. march from the Alumni Grove.

  • Princeton University: 2:30 p.m. march from the Frist North Lawn Grove to Nassau Hall.

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University: 2:55 p.m. march from Teaneck High School to Votee Park.

  • Passaic County Technical Institute: 3:15 p.m. from Preakness Healthcare Center to William Paterson University.

  • Clifton High School: 2 p.m. car rally from Clifton High School to Teaneck High School.

  • Newark: 5 p.m. rally outside the office of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, 1 Gateway Plaza.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Students to march in a 'Day of Action' for Palestine