Outrage as Honeysuckle Magazine Founders Assault Pro-Palestinian Women in New York

On June 17, 2024, a troubling incident unfolded at 75th and Broadway in New York City involving Sam Long and Ronit Pinto, the founders of Honeysuckle Magazine. Allegedly, women advocating for Palestinian rights were assaulted by the duo while tearing down hostage propaganda.

The incident and assault

The incident sparked widespread outrage when a video, initially shared by user @/fitsjp on Instagram, went viral on several other online platforms. @/fitsjp is known for advocating for Palestinian freedom. The video, accompanied by the caption, “Got assaulted and (the) property was destructed (comrade’s phone broken) by Zionists on 75th and Broadway while ripping hostages’ propaganda. Please help find these assholes.”

In the video, Sam Long is shown fighting with multiple women. Right at the start, he grabbed the scarf of the first woman (dressed in black with a red scarf). Ronit Pinto, who was with Long, also joined in when he attacked another woman (wearing a keffiyeh over her face). Pinto kicked the second woman in the ribs after Long put her in a chokehold and pushed her down, seemingly trying to get back what looked like Zionist propaganda she had removed earlier. Meanwhile, the first woman was trying to protect her friend from further harm.

Witnesses at the scene were seen to be recording and watching the incident unfold, seemingly afraid to intervene. Additionally, one of the victim’s comrade’s phone was broken from this altercation

Who is Honeysuckle Magazine, Sam Long, and Ronit Pinto?

Honeysuckle Media, Inc. is a US-based media firm established by Sam Long and Ronit Pinto in New York. The company produces print and digital content, focusing primarily on racial politics and social justice, gender and sexuality, cultural issues, and cannabis-related topics. Honeysuckle has gained a reputation for its bold, unfiltered approach to storytelling and its commitment to addressing taboo subjects.

Sam Long and Ronit Pinto

Photo courtesy of Instagram and Industry Era Women Leaders

Sam C. Long is a filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist serving as the Creative Director of Honeysuckle Magazine. Ronit Pinto, on the other hand, is a filmmaker, journalist, and publisher who founded Honeysuckle Magazine.

Potential Motives

The motives behind the women’s actions, tearing down the Zionist propaganda, remain a contentious point. Some viewers speculate that the posters or materials in question were politically charged, potentially related to the ongoing genocide in Palestine.

Public Reaction

Social media has been ablaze with reactions. Some users are demanding immediate action and calling for a boycott of Honeysuckle Magazine.

Furthermore, some are highlighting the irony in the mission of the perpetrators’ company, which advocates for racial politics, social justice, gender and sexuality, cultural issues, and topics related to cannabis.

As of now, there are no statements from authorities regarding the incident and no arrests have been made against these two perpetrators. Additionally, the perpetrators’ individual and company social media have been private and deactivated.

Cannabiziac’s official statement in removing Ronit Pinto from attending

Cannabiziac, a Black women-founded and led corporation, promotes inclusivity, peace, and equity. In light of recent events, Cannabiziac has removed Ronit Pinto from speaking at their upcoming event and from their advisory board to reaffirm their commitment to integrity and respect.

Watch the video here: X, Reddit

Psychotic Zionist founders of Honeysuckle Magazine Ronit Pinto and Sam Long assault a female Pro-Palestinian protester in NYC. Sam pulls her hair and strikers her, and Ronit comes and kicks her while she's down. No arrests have been made.
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Source: X, fitsjp on Instagram

Photo and video source: Industry Era Women Leaders, Reddit ronitpintofilm on Instagram