On today's episode of the Sumud Podcast, we empower, uplift, and amplify the voice of Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour.

Linda is widely known for her role as co-chair of the 2017 Women's March, where she championed social justice, Palestinian rights, and racial equality. She uses her platform to fight Islamophobia and white supremacy, standing firm for marginalized communities.

A prominent figure in grassroots organizing, Linda has been instrumental in advocating for Muslim and immigrant rights. Despite facing significant backlash, her ongoing commitment to Palestinian rights and systemic change continues to inspire activism and solidarity worldwide.

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Follow our host, Dr. Ed Hasan (@dredhasan)

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Connect with Linda Sarsour:

Instagram & X: @lsarsour

Facebook: @linda.sarsour

TikTok: @lindasarsour

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

1:38 Linda Sarsour responds to a hate tweet about Gaza by a democratic fan

4:16 Linda Sarsour talks about her Delta flight experience

12:08 Linda Sarsour gives guidance to Arab and Muslim communities on their future political route

17:23 Linda Sarsour explains her relationship with the democratic party

27:09 Linda Sarsour gives a short background on her growing up in America

43:42 Linda talks about her approach to teaching her children about their homeland, Palestine

01:01:02 Linda talks about Women's March and how Zionist influence broke up the movement

01:10:13 Linda Sarsour talks about how Arab and Muslim communities can join spaces to rally for their causes

01:21:01 Linda talks about the late Basma Atwa, an influential figure in her life

01:31:53 Linda sends her younger self a message

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