On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American professor and author Maha Nassar. Dr. Maha is a cultural and intellectual historian of the 20th century Arab world, focusing on Palestinian history. She authored the book Brothers Apart, Palestinian Citizens of Israel and the Arab World. 

Dr. Nassar discusses the cultural challenges she faced, how these shaped her career, and her mission to demystify Palestinian identity through writing and historical research. She also previews her forthcoming book on the history of global Palestinian steadfastness and emphasizes the continued importance of advocacy and education in the Palestinian liberation movement.

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Connect with Dr. Maha Nassar on Instagram @Maha_Nassar_history and X @MtNassar. Keep up with her work at https://linktr.ee/MahaNassar.

Chapters

01:26 Early Life and Formative Experiences

07:06 Academic Journey and Influences

19:29 Themes and Impact of 'Brothers Apart'

33:24 Groundbreaking Research on Media Representation

38:58 The Significance of 'From the River to the Sea'

45:19 Historical Rhymes and Modern Struggles

55:03 Cultural Resistance and Future Projects

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