In this first live episode of the Sumud Podcast, we welcome back renowned law professor, civil rights advocate, and author Khaled Beydoun.
Khaled shares his reflections on Gaza's genocide, the use of law and writing as tools of resistance, and the evolution of global consciousness in the digital age. Drawing from his personal experiences growing up during Lebanon’s civil war and his legal expertise, he discusses the intersection of Islamophobia, colonialism, and Palestine advocacy today.
This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.
We also dive into his two impactful books:
📚American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear
📚Eyes on Gaza: Witnessing Annihilation
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In this conversation, we explore:
➡️ Practicing resistance through law, advocacy, and writing
➡️ How Gaza revealed the media’s role in genocide denial
➡️ Social media’s double-edged role in advocacy
➡️ The weaponization of Islamophobia in U.S. policy
➡️ Redefining what real activism looks like today
➡️ Honoring Palestinian resilience and global solidarity
Khaled also discusses the broader political moment in the U.S., campus crackdowns, the war on higher education, and the urgent need for strategic endurance in activism.
🎧 Listen now and be part of the movement for justice.
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📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Practicing Resistance Through Action
03:00 – Growing Up During War and Ties to Palestine
06:00 – Language Matters: Freedom Fighters vs. Terrorists
10:57 – Writing as Resistance and the Power of Words
13:00 – Gaza and the First Digital Genocide
15:05 – Global Solidarity and Rising Conscience
18:44 – Legal Definitions: Genocide vs. Ethnic Cleansing
23:21 – Reclaiming Palestinian Humanity and Media Bias
31:23 – Campus Crackdowns and Islamophobia in Higher Ed
35:05 – Questions and Answers
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