On today's episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian-American Zeina Azzam. Zeina is a poet, writer, editor, community activist, and currently the selected Poet Laureate of the City of Alexandria, Virginia. 

Having published a variety of books, essays, and poems, Zeina’s work reflects her bicultural identity, resonating with the experiences of many Palestinians in the diaspora.

Join us as our hosts, Dr. Ed Hasan and Zeina Ashrawi, discuss Azzam’s views on writing as an act of resistance, the complexities of Palestinian-American identity, and persisting to spread awareness amidst the ongoing genocide in Gaza. 

Zeina highlights how her heritage shapes her work and how her bond with Palestinian youth as a mentor at We Are Not Numbers empowers her activism. 

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Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Meet Zeina and Her Journey

02:01 Zeina Discusses Her Family's History and Immigration to the U.S.

07:08 Reflections on College Years and Early Career Challenges

18:21 Recounting Childhood Memories of Displacement and Loss

21:30 An Outsider Arriving in the U.S.

24:40 Her Bi-Cultural Identity and Its Influence on Her Literary Work

34:17 Using Poetry as an Act of Resistance Against Oppression

48:00 Zeina's Writing Process: Crafting Words with Purpose

54:55 Mentoring Youth in Gaza: The Impact of We Are Not Numbers

56:00 Identity Dissonance: A Palestinian-American Amid the Genocide

01:09:00 Zeina's Experience as a Poet Laureate

01:20:55 Building Community Through Protest and Activism

01:26:08 What's Next for Zeina: Future Goals and Projects

 #PalestineStories #VoicesOfChange #WeAreNotNumbers #PalestinianIdentity #WritingForChange #Inspiration #Poetry

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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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In today’s episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are honored to feature Dr. @abdulhadirabab, a distinguished Palestinian scholar, activist, and educator, as we highlight her powerful work advocating for Palestinian and Arab diasporas, particularly in the areas of race, gender, and colonialism.

Dr. Abdulhadi is the founding director of the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies program at San Francisco State University, where she also holds the position of Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies.

An influential voice in both academia and activism, Dr. Abdulhadi has authored numerous publications and is a strong critic of U.S. foreign policy and its effects on the Middle East, while actively working to decolonize academic spaces.

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Follow the host of the Sumud Podcast on social media: Dr. Ed Hasan @dredhasan

Connect with Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi on Instagram and X: @abdulhadirabab

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:40 - Dr. Rabab reflects on her experiences living under Israeli occupation in Palestine

16:39 - Dr. Rabab discusses why she believes King Abdullah of Jordan betrayed the Palestinian cause

20:25 - A historical overview of Egypt's late president, Jamal Abdel Nasser

36:48 - Dr. Rabab talks about the profound influence of her aunt on her life

49:17 - Dr. Rabab critiques Kamala Harris' 'colonial feminism' and her unfulfilled promises

59:39 - Dr. Rabab shares her personal experiences with attacks and cancellations over her pro-Palestinian work

01:15:18 - Dr. Rabab discusses the role of religion in the Palestinian struggle

01:19:36 - Dr. Rabab’s message to the Palestinian diaspora

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We've got exciting news for you today! Zeina Ashrawi is joining #sumudpodcast as a cohost.

As many of our listeners know from her episode a few months ago, Zeina is a Palestinian American rights activist, political analyst, writer, and mother of two. She actively leads public dialogues through webinars, debates, and discussions and has written extensively on topics such as racial justice reform, housing, and foreign policy—especially in relation to Palestine, while also giving numerous interviews on these issues.

As we continue to raise our voices against oppression and document our narrative through the eyes and voices of Palestinians and allies, we are incredibly grateful to welcome Zeina to the Sumud Podcast team. As a co-host, Zeina aims not only to contribute to our mission of uplifting, empowering, and amplifying the voices of those who stand for justice and liberty for the Palestinian people but also to create a space for healing, vulnerability, and opportunities for women.

#StayTuned for this week's episode to hear @dredhasan and @zeinaashrawi's interview with Dr. Rabab Abdelhadi.

00:00 Introduction

1:45 Zeina on why she agreed to co-host the Sumud podcast

13:15 Zeina on how motherhood influenced her activism

16:20 Zeina on her experience as a co-host

#Podcast #Sumud #DrEdHasan #GazaGenocide #ZeinaAshrawi

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On today's episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Lebanese-American journalist Rania Khalek.

Rania is an award-winning journalist whose work appeared on several news networks such as Al Jazeera, the Grayzone, The Intercept, The Nation, Vice, and more. She became well-known for standing up against the Zionist propaganda and defending the Palestinian and Lebanese right to resistance and liberation.

Join us as Dr. Ed Hasan & Rania Khalek take us on a journey of exploring the deeper workings of the #MiddleEast, #Palestine, #Lebanon #America, #Israel, and what's happening around the world right now. We'll be diving into topics like the Axsis of Resistance, how the Oct. 7th has impacted daily life as an Arab American, and Rania's appearance on the Piers Morgan show.

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Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @dredhasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.

Connect with Rania on Instagram, X, and YouTube @raniakhalek and on Facebook @raniakhalek1

Chapters

1:20 Rania talks about how she got into journalism

7:04 Rania talks about how Oct. 7th affected her as an Arab American

16:47: Rania on Lebanon's religious, political, and societal structures

29:27: Rania on Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran coalition

42:32 Rania talks about the pager attack in Lebanon

54:02 Rania explains why she was deeply criticized on the Syrian issue even by some of her community

1:06:54 Rania on Lebanon's support of Palestine post Oct. 7th

1:09:43 Host Dr. Ed Hasan asks Rania about her appearance on Pierce Morgan's show

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On today's episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify pro-Palestinian and New York Jewish native Jacob Berger.

Jacob is a TV and film actor, comedian, rapper, content creator, and social media influencer. He is well-known for his strong and unwavering pro-Palestinian stances. Although he could greatly benefit from being on the other side, Jacob chose to be on the right side of history after a prolonged research into the truth.

In today's interesting episode, host Dr. Ed Hasan talks with Jacob about why and how he became pro-Palestinian. We also discuss #Israel's attempts to lure Jewish Americans into becoming pro-Israeli as well as his thoughts on what's happening in #Gaza and #Lebanon among other things.

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Connect with Jacob on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @jacobbergeractor

Chapters

2:32 Jacob talks about his acting career

6:41 Jacob's flashback to his 'birthright visit' to Israel as a Jewish-born man

11:26 Jacob receives death threats and hate for his pro-Palestinian stance after Oct. 7th

14:01 Jacob explains what he means by "People's revolution to start in our minds"

34:46 Jacob and Ed discuss American presidential candidates

37:33 Jacob Berger sends a heartfelt message to the Palestinian people

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On this episode of the #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American writer, human rights activist, and animal advocate Susan Abulhawa.

Susan Abulhawa is best known for her novel Mornings in Jenin, which sold over 1 million copies and was translated into 27 languages, making Susan the most widely-read Palestinian writer of all time.

In today’s episode, Dr. Ed and Susan talk about her growing up, the start of her writing career, her visits to Jenin and Gaza, and lastly her intake on the upcoming American presidential election.

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Connect with Susan on Instagram, X, Linkedin, and threads @susanabulhawa

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On this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West. He is known as a philosopher, author, activist, actor, recording artist, and public intellectual. Brother West touches on systemic issues within institutions, the role of religion in activism, and the fundamental value of love and humanity over empire.

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Connect with Dr. Cornel West on Instagram and TikTok @brothercornelwest, X @CornelWest and Youtube @CornelWest24.

Chapters

01:55 Early Life and Influences

06:27 The Struggle for Justice and Humanity

28:40 Political Reflections and Critiques

39:32 Navigating Racial and Moral Complexities

41:21 Standing Up for Palestinian Rights

44:53 Critique of Academic and Political Systems

49:19 A Call for Courage and Integrity

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On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American attorney and author Ali Awad, known as the CEO lawyer. He is the proud son of Palestinian parents who immigrate to the U.S. Not just in search of a better life, but also to establish a strong foundation of support for the Palestinian and Muslim communities.

At age 24, Ali made history as one of the youngest graduates to earn both a law degree and an MBA in the state of Georgia.

Awad is driven by his advocacy for Muslim community empowerment and financial education. This episode also addresses the underrepresentation of Muslims in sectors like healthcare, political accountability concerning U.S. policies in the Middle East, and promotes strategic empowerment and self-reliance within the Muslim community. 

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Connect with Ali Awad, aka the CEO Lawyer on Instagram, X, Tik Tok, Threads and Youtube @CeoLawyer.

Chapters

01:44 Embracing Palestinian Identity and Overcoming Struggles

08:35 Financial Lessons and Community Challenges

24:08 Ali's Journey: From Childhood Hustles to Legal Success

47:40 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal Journey

50:36 Academic Ambitions: Law School and Beyond

57:17 Facing Controversy: Standing Up for Beliefs

01:10:02 Vision for the Future: Building a Legacy

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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. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.

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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