This Is Not a Watermelon | Palestinian History & Culture
Palestinian history and culture will not be erased. History warns us how media's dehumanizing rhetoric can pave the way for targeted aggression and allow society to permit atrocities as grave as genocide. It is resolutely within our mission to counteract this dehumanizing narrative. Afikra has always stood in unwavering solidarity with our Palestinian sisters and brothers – and with individuals of all nationalities and faiths around the world – who bravely protest the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine and condemn the state violence of the Israeli colonial settler project. After the events of October 7, 2023 it felt impossible to go on with the podcast like business as usual. So we dedicated The afikra podcast programming to special episodes relevant to understanding the historical context of what is happening in Palestine. Each episode was recorded in real time and uploaded to YouTube and all podcasting platforms. For most of these, the time of recording is key to understanding the context in which these conversations took place. As we entered the new year and the atrocities continue, we deemed it necessary to create an exclusive series dedicated to Palestinian history and culture. This is how this podcast came about and will continue to exist so long as the fight for liberation and peace continues. Make sure to check out all of these highly informative conversations with guests from completely different disciplines, who have generously shared their time and insight in these dark times.
