FWD: "White Tears/Brown Scars” - Ruby Hamad

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Presenter: Sima Bou Jawde

Delivered: Boston on March 26, 2022

In this afikra FWD, Sima Bou Jawde talks to us about Ruby Hamad's book: "White Tears/Brown Scars". The book was published in 2019, and it catalyzes the debate on how white feminism aids in silencing women of color’s lived experiences, while using their tears as a weapon in aiding white supremacy.

Sources & Future References

• White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad | Goodreads

• How white women use strategic tears to silence women of colour | Ruby Hamad | The Guardian

• Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger: Chemaly, Soraya l Amazon.com: Books

• Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World: Hankir, Zahra, Amanpour, Christiane l Amazon.com: Books

• Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde | Goodreads

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