In an interview with WBUR, a Boston-based public radio station, Ms Rachel, whose full name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, said she had received pushback for speaking out to raise awareness of the situation in Gaza, where more than 54,000 people have been killed in Israel’s ongoing military assault.
“I wouldn’t be Ms Rachel if I didn’t deeply care about all kids. And I would risk everything, and I will risk my career over and over to stand up for them. It’s all about the kids for me,” Accurso told WBUR.
In April, a pro-Israel group urged the US attorney general to investigate Accurso over her messaging about children suffering in Gaza, and Accurso has been criticized by rightwing media and commentators.
Asked about the criticism, Accurso said: “It’s really painful. And I have to remind myself that people don’t know my heart, and people try to tell you who you are, but you know who you are. And I know how deeply and equally I care for all children, and I do lean on my faith in that situation.
Couldn’t figure out where to post this after I spotted it the other day. Thought it was fun though.
Also number 1 in UK!
Haha. Looks like she’s doing alright in Europe! Proper order. The show is great for younger kids and she’s such a gem of a human.
I don’t remember seeing her at the top before all this hullabaloo, do you?
Yeah, the fact she’s beating Cocomelon is really heartening. I didn’t even realise she was on Netflix before.