From Censorship to Cultural Icon with Maya Abdullah

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Reframing Global Narratives with Salem Barahmeh

Today, we are honored to have Salem Barahmeh, a dynamic figure whose life journey spans from the heart of Palestine to the global stage. Growing up between Jerusalem and Jericho during the first and second Intifadas, Salem's early life was marked by the harsh realities of aparthe ...  Show more

Crossing Borders and Building Cases with Ghassan Shamieh

Today, we are honored to have Ghassan Shamieh with us, a dedicated immigration lawyer and advocate for Palestinian rights based in San Francisco.  Born to Palestinian parents who fled their homeland during the 1967 war, Ghassan was raised in the Bay Area, where he faced the chall ...  Show more

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