ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode, we break down the troubling situation in Palestine by Israel, delving into the concept of settler colonialism and the historical struggles faced by Palestinians. We explore parallels between the challenges of Black communities and those of Palestinians, underlining the importance of standing together and supporting each other against systemic oppression. From recent tactics used by Israel to the meaning of colonialism to exploring Malcolm X’s letter, Zionist Logic, and more.
RUN OF SHOW
00:00 Intro
15:00 Our Understanding of Colonialism, Anti-Colonialism, and Decolonization
26:45 The History of Palestinian Struggle Against Israeli Control
45:00 Looking Back at Black Solidarity with Palestinian Liberation with Zionist Logic by Malcolm X, Black Panther Party, Black Nationalism,
1:01:00 Our Thoughts On Media Depiction and Public Opinion on Palestine and Israel
Featured Poetry from Enemy of the Sun by Naseer Hasan Aruri… [1] To My Brother, Fati by Rashad Hussain and [2] In the 20th Century by Mahmoud Darwish [Read by Hanif Abdurraqib]
SHOW NOTES…
READING
RECENT NEWS AND CONTEXT
Why Israel wants to erase context and history in the war on Gaza (Aljazeera)
As death toll mounts in Gaza, veterans of past negotiations weigh in on possibilities for peace (NBC)
“Why Israel imprisons so many Palestinians” (VOX)
“How Palestinian and Black Liberation Is Connected” (Medium)
ICJ hearings in South Africa's genocide case against Israel in Gaza (VIDEO)
FEATURED POETRY
Enemy of the Sun by Naseer Hasan Aruri
In the 20th Century by Mahmoud Darwish
FURTHER BACKGROUND
“Solidarity with Palestine: Free Resources and Further Reading” (VERSO BOOKS)
“Beyond Hezbollah: The history of tensions between Lebanon and Israel” (Reuters)
Zionist Logic by Malcolm X
TO WATCH
NELSON MANDELA on Palestine
MUSIC IN EPISODE
#1… Free Ethereal music loop (no copyright music)
EP 2 | On Black Solidarity and Palestinian Liberation