In the Face of AntiPalestinian Racism
Join PennFJP for an interactive Zoom panel on anti-Palestinian racism (APR), focusing on its presence in media, medicine, and education. Panelists will discuss how APR manifests in their fields, followed by breakout sessions where participants can explore one of these topics in more depth. Panelist bios can be found further below.
This event is part of a series examining anti-Palestinian racism across various sectors and will be followed by a hands-on workshop in a few weeks. Please note: The organizers of this event recognize that anti-Palestinian racism is a reality, and this will not be up for debate. By registering, you acknowledge this premise and agree to engage with the discussion from that standpoint, with a commitment to learning and reflection. We encourage you to review the Anti-Palestinian Racism Survey Preliminary Report 2024 (focus on paged 3-5) for background information.
Please register with the name and email address that you will be using for your Zoom account. Entry to the event will be based on matching your registration information with your Zoom details.
We understand that attendees may have varying levels of familiarity with APR. We encourage you to send your questions in advance to PennFJP@gmail.com. In the subject line, indicate whether your question is general or specific to media, medicine, or education.
Panelist bios:
Arwa Mahdawi is a columnist for The Guardian and author of Strong Female Lead. Her writing covers a wide range of topics including politics, culture, and social justice.
Dr. Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle is an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide, and a leader in Health for Palestine. She focuses on epilepsy and brain injury, addressing social determinants of health, particularly in high-conflict, low-resource regions
Reem Abuelhaj is an elementary school educator, community organizer, and Director of Education and Programming at Freedom Side School in Philadelphia. She develops abolitionist and healing justice practices for classrooms and leads workshops for caregivers on discussing Gaza and Palestine with young children.
Dr. Thea Abu El-Haj is an anthropologist and professor of education at Barnard College, Columbia University. Her research explores questions of belonging, rights, citizenship, and education within the contexts of globalization, transnational migration, and conflict. She is the author of Unsettled Belonging: Educating Palestinian American Youth after 9/11.