Let’s talk about Palestine

One day the children of Gaza will know the sound of birds better than the sound of bombs. Contrary to popular belief, Black and Brown people do have thoughts about what is happening and we will unpack that in this episode, "Let’s talk about Palestine' Why should Black and Brown people care about Palestine? Or Gaza? After getting slammed by an ex-NBA player, the BLM grassroots org released this statement “As a radical Black organization grounded in abolitionist ideals, we see clear parallels between Black and Palestinian people” (read full article using the link listed below) Do you think that Black and Brown people do not care about Gaza or maybe they do not have the space and place to lift their voices and support? Why wouldn’t Black and Brown people relate to what is happening in Palestine? “You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has freedom” Malcolm X. “Powerful people cannot afford to educate the people they oppress because once you are truly educated, you will not ask for power, you will take it” - John Henrik Clarke. Nelson Mandela said: “The UN took a strong stand against apartheid; and over the years, an international consensus was built, which helped to bring an end to this iniquitous system. But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians (read full article using the link listed below).   For those of you who are/were so concerned about white people not having somewhere to share their piece, don’t worry, they get one spot, our series “What should white people do?” you can check that out and more episodes here https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-ur4p2-f73d0b Episodes like this and others are to amplify Black and Brown voices and thoughts. Tell us what you think, do you think facism is problematic to Black and Brown communities? Should italian Americans let Columbus go and #CancelColumbus? Let us know email us at [email protected]    #PoorPeopleFedUp #FreePalestine #FreeGaza #Gaza #Palestine #BlackStories #BrownStories #BlackLives #BrownLives   Please continue to like and share and check us out here https://linktr.ee/blackbrownunitedinaction your solidarity is greatly appreciated 🫵🏽✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿!   Black Lives Matter Org Praises Hamas, Sparks Backlash https://www.newsweek.com/black-lives-matter-praises-hamas-sparks-backlash-1833630  Ex-NBA Player Slams Black Lives Matter Silence on Israel  https://www.newsweek.com/black-lives-matter-israel-hamas-amare-stoudemire-1833136  How Black Folks Really Feel About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict https://atlantablackstar.com/2023/10/09/how-black-folks-really-feel-about-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/  If they don't care about Palestine, why should we care about Ukraine? Palestine has been suffering occupation for 70+ years https://www.reddit.com/r/TraditionalMuslims/comments/172zfly/if_they_dont_care_about_palestine_why_should_we/?rdt=57067  ‘We Know Occupation’: The Long History of Black Americans’ Solidarity with Palestinians https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/05/30/black-lives-matter-palestine-history-491234 Tunisia Stands with Palestine, Says Palestinians Have Right to Reclaim Occupied Lands https://bnn.network/world/palestine/tunisia-stands-with-palestine-says-palestinians-have-right-to-reclaim-occupied-lands/  The Complicated History Behind BLM's Solidarity With The Pro-Palestinian Movement https://www.npr.org/2021/06/07/1003872848/the-complicated-history-behind-blms-solidarity-with-the-pro-palestinian-movement  BLM Group Labels Hamas Terrorism ‘Self-Defense,’ Claims ‘Clear Parallels’ Between Black Americans, Palestinians https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/blm-group-labels-hamas-terrorism-self-defense-claims-clear-parallels-between-black-americans-palestinians/ar-AA1hZFnZ  Latin American Solidarity with Palestine https://www.plenglish.com/news/2023/10/09/latin-american-solidarity-with-palestine/  South Africa: Muslim leaders voice solidarity with Palestine in new conflict with Israel https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/09/south-africa-muslim-leaders-voice-solidarity-with-palestiFidel Castro: More Than a Friend of Palestine, Much Morene-in-new-war-with-israel/  Cuba Calls for Comprehensive Solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict, Urges UN Intervention https://bnn.network/world/israel/cuba-calls-for-comprehensive-solution-to-israel-palestine-conflict-urges-un-intervention/  Fidel Castro: More Than a Friend of Palestine, Much More https://www.palestinechronicle.com/castro-and-palestine-special-report/  Remembering Nelson Mandela https://www.palestinecampaign.org/mandela/