Supporters of a Fairfax County School Board member at the center of a controversy rallied for her in Falls Church Thursday evening.
Abrar Omeish is facing backlash for a commencement speech earlier this month. She warned Justice High School graduates about racism and white supremacy.
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WATCH HEREThe Fairfax County GOP says some in the community felt the speech was divisive and ideologically charged.
Her supporters say she preached equity and inclusion.
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SIGN UP Last month, critics said a tweet Omeish posted about the conflict between Israel and Hamas was unfair to Israel.
After the tweet, a petition was launched to remove her from the board, but recalling an elected official in Virginia is incredibly rare.
