Philadelphia teacher admits to lying about being Palestinian and Black: ‘I hid the truth’
Summary
A Philadelphia teacher named Hannah Gann admitted she lied about being Palestinian and Black after being questioned by activist groups she was part of. These groups have cut ties with her, and she apologized, saying she hid the truth and caused harm to communities she supports.Key Facts
- Hannah Gann claimed to be Palestinian, Tunisian, and Black but later admitted she is a white woman of Jewish heritage.
- Two activist groups, Philly Educators for Palestine (PEFP) and the Racial Justice Organizing Committee (RJOC), ended their relationship with her after her admission.
- Gann said she lied about her background to everyone in her life and expressed regret for harming communities and causes she cared about.
- Gann has been involved in pro-Palestinian activism and worked as a teacher at Philadelphia’s Workshop School.
- Investigations showed some of Gann's claims about Palestinian relatives were false, including a grandfather said to be born in Palestine but was actually from Baltimore.
- Former college classmates noted she changed her appearance and speech to seem like a different racial background after returning from the Peace Corps.
- A billboard in 2024 near her school labeled her as “Philadelphia’s Leading Antisemite,” reflecting controversy around her activism.
- The Philadelphia school district acknowledged awareness of the social media posts but has not made detailed public comments about the situation.
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