Feature: How Did a Poem by Samih Al-Qasim Come To Be Known and Published Under George Jackson’s Name?
Presenter: Lara Houchou
Delivered: London on July 28, 2024
In this afikra feature, the speaker explores how a poem by Palestinian poet Samih al-Qasim came to be known and published under the name of African-American activist George Jackson. The presentation also examines the history of Black-Palestinian solidarity, reflecting on the deep connections between these two struggles for justice and how this powerful poem became a symbol of that shared resistance.
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Black August Is a Commemoration of the Resistance of Black People Globally - Business Insider
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The Palestinian Museum Digital Archive | A Photograph of the Poet; Samih al-Qasim Reciting a Poem
The Palestinian Museum Digital Archive | The Poet Samih al-Qasim
The Palestinian Museum Digital Archive | Samih al-Qasim at the Volunteer Work Festival in Nazareth
Samih Al Qasim Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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FBI Wanted poster for Angela Davis | National Museum of African American History and Culture
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