racism
In response to her disappointment at the lack of support for Palestine during Israel’s most recent round of attacks, Nicole Griffin contemplates why so many people who have vocally supported Black Lives Matter and other progressive political causes have been quiet about Palestine. By pointing out the parallels between racial oppression in the United States and in Palestine, she attempts to empower people to extend their activism to the Middle East.
We’ve put together a list of some of the books, articles, videos, podcasts and reading lists we’re finding particularly useful and important relating to the roots of racism in the Middle East and North Africa and its manifestations in modern society.