One year in and 75 years on going. Palestinian struggle for liberation is a global struggle as seen especially in the last week. It intersects climate justice issues, indigenous rights, anti-colonialism, racial justice movements, and it is just circumstantial that we aren’t the ones recording out our front doors.
I wrote these words and recorded this demo earlier in the year when the feelings of inaction to livestreamed genocide was getting to me and felt a responsibility to transform that. It is quite fresh and raw as demos can be. I considered re-recording, but believed in the intention of my voice in that space and decided against it. Everything feels fresh and raw at the moment.
I was inspired by Palestinian journalists and activists who emphasized using whatever medium you can use to never stop speaking about the resistance. Urging people to use their respective platforms, that if you are a writer, to write, an artist, draw, activist, shout, and spread awareness about the struggles in Palestine and the resistance against genocidal occupying machines in motion.
Below are links to collectives organizing donations and campaigns I have gathered:
Al Rawiya Urgent Relief for Lebanon Grand Spreadsheet
From the Periphery Mutual Aid Lebanon Ongoing List
Arm Lebanon - Fundraiser - Mapping Emergency Services Provided to Migrant Workers
YouTube playlist by From the Periphery of Arab Political Cinema that I have been viewing.
This is ongoing and will continue to update as I find trust worthy sources. Feel free to get in contact with me for recommendations and sharing sources.
Free Palestine and all people and lands under occupation.
Words:
Does it make it okay?
He looks like your father
Another crying mother
She could’ve been a doctor
New husband now a martyr
This child dreams of sugar
Does it make it okay?
Big boys in big suits
When will you end this pursuit?
Do you know what enough is?
How much is a profit?
No, it's not about the prophets
Does it make it okay?
Same theme since last century
Baby bones hold the memory
Buried deep in the rubble
How noble are we
Does it make it okay?
Does it make it okay?
Does it make it okay?
What world makes it okay
World makes it okay
What will you see today?
Will you see when all is gone?
Will your conscience then be born?
Make a speech where your memory falls
Then put up a memorial
Does it make it okay?
From the river, from the river, from the river

Photo + Art by Aleeza Yusuf. <3
