In this episode, Tom is joined by Fargo Tbakhi, a queer Palestinian American writer and performance artist based in Washington D.C. and winner of 2018 Ghassan Kanafani Resistance Arts Prize. His writings have been published in various literary publications including The Berkeley Review. He is also the recipient of several fellowships. Fargo’s writings and performances challenge notions of erasure and colonization and propose a reality of a free and unoccupied Palestine.

Links:

• Follow Fargo on Twitter
•  Visit Fargo’s website to learn about him and his work 

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In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined by Ahmed Masoud, Gaza-born Palestinian writer, director, and academic based in the United Kingdom. Ahmed is the author of Come What May and Vanished  which address issues in Gazan society, as well as in broader trends in Palestinian history. Ahmed has also directed a number of plays and is the co-founder of PalArt, a collective initiative aimed at promoting Palestinian voices and content in the arts and media. Listen in as we learn about Ahmed’s interest in creative writing and his efforts to amplify Palestinian voices. 

Links:

• Purchase Ahmed’s book Come What May  here and Vanished  here.  
• Visit Ahmed’s website here
• Read more about Ahmed’s experience growing up in Gaza
• Learn more about PalArt and the work it does to amplify Palestinian voices

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In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined Dr. Ussama Makdisi, Palestinian-American scholar and academic, currently a Professor of History and Chancellor’s Chair at the University of California Berkeley. Dr Makdisi is the author of several books and publications on sectarianism, Ottoman and Arab history, US-Arab relations, and US missionary work in the Middle East. Listen in as we discuss Dr. Makdisi’s achievements and contributions to Middle-Eastern history, Arab identity and issues around Palestine-Israel. 

Links:

• Follow Dr. Makdisi on Twitter
•  Purchase Age of Coexistence: The Ecumenical Frame and the Making of the Modern Arab World

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In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined by Chris Gazaleh, Palestinian-American muralist, activist, and community organizer. Using different mediums like ink, paint, and digital illustrations, Chris uses powerful symbols and imagery to advocate for Palestinian human rights and social justice. Listen in to learn about Chris’s art, his inspiration, and his efforts to use art to advocate for Palestinian justice and liberation.

Links:

• To learn more about Chris and his work, visit his website here
• Follow Chris Gazaleh on Instagram 
• Check out the Clarion Alley Mural Project here

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In this episode, Tayla and Tom are joined by Heifa Odeh, Palestinian-American chef, recipe developer and food blogger. Founder of the blog Fufu’s Kitchen and author of the recent cookbook, Dine in Palestine, Heifa seeks to celebrate and preserve traditional Palestinian dishes and recipes. Listen in to learn about Heifa’s expression and celebration of her Palestinian identity and culture through food. 

 Links:

• Check out Heifa’s blog and explore all the different Palestinian and Middle Eastern recipes here.
• Purchase Heifa’s cookbook Dine in Palestine: An Authentic Taste of Palestine in 60 Recipes from my Family to Your Table here.  
• Follow Heifa’s Fufu in the Kitchen on Instagram.

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In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla and Tom are joined by Mirna Bamieh, Palestinian chef, artist and founder of the Palestine Hosting Society - a cultural and social project that seeks to reclaim and revitalize Palestinian food practices and dishes. Listen in to learn about Mirna’s commitment to celebrating the Palestinian identity, culture, and heritage through food. 

Links:

• Check out the Palestine Hosting Society founded by Mirna here and visit her website to explore her other art projects and initiatives
• Watch Mirna talk about the origins of the Palestine Hosting Society its importance here
• Follow the Palestine Hosting Society on Instagram.
•  Learn more about how Mirna researches and hosts a table here

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In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla and Tom are joined by Farah Nabulsi, Palestinian-British filmmaker and human rights advocate. She has written and produced four short films including Today They Took My Son and Nightmare of Gaza. Her most recent short The Present has won over 50 International awards for its powerful portrayal of the daily struggles faced by Palestinians living under Israeli occupation. Listen in as we discuss The Present, her inspiration, and her efforts to use film to share the Palestinian experience under Israeli occupation and apartheid system.

Links:

• To learn more about Farah and her work, visit her website.
• Check out the online resource Oceans of Injustice, named after Farah’s first film which deconstructs the economic, social, and political aspects of Israeli occupation here. 
• Read more about Farah’s upcoming film The Teacher.

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In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla and Tom are joined by Darin Sallam, Palestinian-Jordanian writer, director and filmmaker. Her most recent film, Farha, follows a young-girl’s traumatic experience during the Nakba. Despite obstacles in producing the film, Farha has been extremely well-received, especially among Palestinians for its realistic depiction of the devastating events of the Nakba. Listen in as we discuss Farha, her inspiration, and her efforts to use film to share important Palestinian stories and experiences.

Links:

• Check out this article for insight about Farha and Palestinian cinema. 
• Read about the historical events of the Nakba that inspired scenes in Farha.
• Hear more from Darin about producing Farha  despite the obstacles here.

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