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For the Love of Our People
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06/19/2026

In an act of solidarity, a percussionist wore a Palestinian keffiyeh during the World Cup opening ceremony in the U.S., turning a global stage into a moment of visibility and expression.

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06/11/2026

Ghada Karmi’s story:
Born in Jerusalem in 1939, she and her family were forced to leave Palestine during the Nakba of 1948, joining the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who were uprooted from their homeland. Her memoirs offer a deeply personal account of exile, identity, and what it means to carry a place within you long after you have been separated from it.

Through her writing, Karmi preserves Palestinian narratives that have too often been marginalized, documenting both the lived realities of dispossession and the resilience of a people determined to maintain their history, culture, and connection to their land. Her work serves as a reminder of the ongoing loss but also pursuit of justice and self-determination.

06/10/2026

Normalizing relations with a state that has brought war, displacement, and loss to Lebanon is not a path toward justice. Real peace begins with ending the violence, securing a permanent withdrawal from occupied lands, and pursuing accountability through international courts for violations of international law.

This excerpt is from Wild Flowers: Women of South Lebanon (1987), directed by Jean Chamoun and Mai Masri. The documentary shines a light on the often-overlooked role of women in resisting the invasion of southern Lebanon, capturing the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of Lebanese and Palestinian women whose stories continue to inspire generations.
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06/05/2026

Nothing is like our homeland. We will never forget you!

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06/05/2026

Oh my country, we will never forget you 🇵🇸

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06/04/2026

Palestinian scholar, activist, and political leader Hanan Ashrawi reflected on the realities of life under occupation during a 1991 interview recorded in Washington, D.C., following the Madrid peace talks. She spoke about the unequal legal systems imposed on Palestinians and Israeli settlers, as well as the color-coded ID system that restricted Palestinian freedom of movement. At the time, Israeli authorities were reportedly considering her arrest upon her return.

More than three decades later, her words continue to resonate in conversations about surveillance, control, and the limits placed on political expression.

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06/03/2026

A key can open a door, but it can also carry a history. For Palestinians displaced in 1948, these keys remain symbols of home, remembrance, and the enduring connection to the places they were forced to leave behind.
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06/01/2026

A tribute to the women whose steadfastness sustains both family and homeland.

A powerful scene featuring Hiam Abbass from Pomegranates and Myrrh (2008), written and directed by Najwa Najjar.

The film explores the everyday struggles & realities of Palestinians living under occupation, focusing on the stories of humans rather than portraying them as numbers.

It follows Qamar, a young dancer in Ramallah, whose life is transformed after her husband is arrested and her family’s olive grove is seized. The film explores the intimate realities of life under occupation through the experiences of women who carry families, love and loss, and traditions forward despite immense hardship.

05/30/2026

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