Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi

Sumud Podcast

In today’s episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are honored to feature Dr. @abdulhadirabab, a distinguished Palestinian scholar, activist, and educator, as we highlight her powerful work advocating for Palestinian and Arab diasporas, particularly in the areas of race, gender, and colonialism.

Dr. Abdulhadi is the founding director of the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies program at San Francisco State University, where she also holds the position of Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies.

An influential voice in both academia and activism, Dr. Abdulhadi has authored numerous publications and is a strong critic of U.S. foreign policy and its effects on the Middle East, while actively working to decolonize academic spaces.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:40 - Dr. Rabab reflects on her experiences living under Israeli occupation in Palestine

16:39 - Dr. Rabab discusses why she believes King Abdullah of Jordan betrayed the Palestinian cause

20:25 - A historical overview of Egypt's late president, Jamal Abdel Nasser

36:48 - Dr. Rabab talks about the profound influence of her aunt on her life

49:17 - Dr. Rabab critiques Kamala Harris' 'colonial feminism' and her unfulfilled promises

59:39 - Dr. Rabab shares her personal experiences with attacks and cancellations over her pro-Palestinian work

01:15:18 - Dr. Rabab discusses the role of religion in the Palestinian struggle

01:19:36 - Dr. Rabab’s message to the Palestinian diaspora