Philipos Melaku-Bello

Philipos Melaku-Bello is a prominent peace activist known for being a key figure in the long-standing vigil outside the White House that began in 1981. As the longest-serving member of this protest, he has dedicated his life to advocating for nuclear disarmament and peace, spending approximately 100 hours a week at the site. After the recent dismantling of the vigil ordered by President Trump, Melaku-Bello vowed to continue his activism and plans to challenge the decision legally, emphasizing the importance of free speech and peaceful protest.