#35: Sara, Stolen Land
Palestinians Podcast
On this episode of Palestinians Podcast we speak to poet and activist Sara Saleh. Sara discusses what it's like to be an Arab in Australia, what it was like to visit Palestine, and how she handles challenges to her identity. In addition, we hear one of Sara's poems entitled "Forgetting to Name our Daughters." The music in this episode is by Clarissa Bitar. You can find out more about how to get her latest album, Bayyati, . Make sure to visit our , give us a rating and written review on , and take our listener !
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#34: Dalia, Rice and Sugar
Palestinians Podcast
In this episode of you'll hear a beautiful and lyrical story told by Dalia Deak, a law school student at Harvard University. Dalia told a story about her grandparents at Palestinians, Live! Boston in 2018. This episode includes additional interview material from Dalia in which she discusses what it means to be Palestinian, what it means to love Palestine, and how she honors her grandparents in her daily life. You will not want to miss this episode! The amazing track, Billadhi Askara, in this episode is by . To find out more about her upcoming album Bayyati, visit her ! Please...
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BONUS: Sarah, American?
Palestinians Podcast
We're thrilled to bring you a bonus episode of produced and presented by . Aceel tells the story of Sarah Hassan. Sarah Hassan is an American of Palestinian descent. Her parents migrated to the US and settled in the Boston area. Born and raised in America, Sarah still feels like a foreigner. And it's not her hijab that makes her feel that way, but rather her homesickness. Although she's never seen Palestine for herself, Sarah feels a strong connection to the country and culture. You'll hear the many ways she incorporates elements of the Palestinian culture in her life and, as of 18...
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BONUS: David and Abood, Messi or Ronaldo?
Palestinians Podcast
In this special bonus episode of we hear from Dr. David Mills, a pediatrician who has worked with the Palestine Children Relief Fund () for the past 5 years. We hear about David's journey across the Atlantic with Abood Nofal, a young Palestinian boy injured during the Great March of Return. Abood was assisted by PCRF, an organization that sends children abroad for medical care. Dr. Mills told his story during the Boston Chapter's PCRF annual fundraiser on December 1, 2018. To donate to PCRF, visit our or give . If you haven't already, please consider taking a few minutes to...
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It's been 3 years!
Palestinians Podcast
It's been THREE years since we released our first episode of ! We need your help to keep the podcast going. Please take our brief to help us continue to producing episodes that you'll enjoy. Thank you for listening and supporting the show! We're looking for young, enthusiastic, and talented audio and media producers to help sustain the podcast. We also need help in acquiring non-profit status. If you or anyone you know can help, please email Nadia: . Happy listening!
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#33: Dubbaneh Family, Ant Sandwiches
Palestinians Podcast
In this episode of we hear from three members of the Dubbaneh Family (Issa and two of his sons: Danny, and Johnny). The Dubbaneh's are a close and tight-knit family who run a business together, . They not only sell zaatar but they also create memories at their farm stand for everyone who visits. In this episode you'll hear about Issa's transition to the U.S. when he immigrated from Palestine and about what it was like to raise a family while owning restaurants. Danny and Johnny discuss their experiences as Palestinian Americans and describe the reasons for starting their zaatar company. Grab...
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#32: Michael, Naming Sebastian
Palestinians Podcast
In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear from Michael Maria, a Palestinian-American born and raised in Massachusetts. Michael reflects on his childhood, his heritage, and the legacy he plans to pass down to his young son, Sebastian. Michael is an essential member of the , happening from October 19-28, 2018. The awesome music featured in this episode is by , a Palestinian musician who pushes the boundaries with his alt-pop music. If you enjoyed it, please support him by purchasing his music! Follow us on , , and . Write us a review on ! Thank you for supporting us. Happy...
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#31: Lena, First Kiss
Palestinians Podcast
In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear about Lena Ghannam's experiences with her first loves, being third culture, and visiting Palestine for the first time. This episode features a story told live at Palestinians, Live! in Washington D.C. in October of 2017 as part of the . The music in this episode is by Basel Zayed and the Ayn Trio. The tracks featured are part of a beautiful new album released in September of 2018. To find out more about the music you can visit Basel Zayed's or . For more information visit: www.palestinianspodcast.com
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#30: Andrew, Brooklyn, Bros, and Brosefina
Palestinians Podcast
In this episode of we hear from Andrew Kadi. Andrew told a story about his experience at the Tel Aviv airport live on stage at Palestinians, Live! in October of 2017 at the . While his experience was traumatic, Andrew manages to tell the story with plenty of humor. In this episode, Andrew also reflects on his homeland, his mother, and his activism work in the United States. Music in this episode is by . We thank them for generously allowing us to use two of their songs (Mama, I'm in Love with a Jew and Freedom for My Sisters). Transcription and audio editing was performed by our...
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#29: Samar, Her Spokesperson
Palestinians Podcast
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, we will be releasing two episodes this month. The second of these two features Samar Najia. In this episode we hear about Samar's relationship with her mother and the influence her mother has on her life. Samar also discusses the importance of community for Palestinian identity in the diaspora. The music in this episode is by from her upcoming album Kouni. You can find out more about her music and the album on our . Please consider giving us a rating and writing a written review on iTunes. We hope that you help us spread...
info_outlineIn this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear from Hasheemah Afaneh about her "reverse diasporic" experience. Hasheemah shares her experience of being a Muslim woman in the United States with a unique Arabic name and also about her experience of growing up in both the United States and Palestine. Happy listening!
Visit our blog to read some of Hasheemah's writing and learn more about our event in Washington D.C. on October 6th as part of the D.C. Palestinian Film and Arts Festival: www.palestinianspodcast.com.