A Palestinian-American Victim of American Gun Violence Becomes A Reluctant Poster Child

A Palestinian-American Victim of American Gun Violence Becomes A Reluctant Poster Child

Hisham Awartani was visiting family in Vermont over Thanksgiving break in 2023 when he and two of his friends were shot. All three victims are of Palestinian descent and were wearing traditional Palestinian scarves when the attack happened. While his friends made full physical recoveries, 20-year-old Awartani now has to grapple with a new life that involves using a wheelchair. In this episode, producer Suzanne Gaber meets with Awartani on his last day in rehab before heading back to Brown University, where the shooting has made him a poster child for a cause that’s deeply personal for him: the movement to free Palestine from Israeli occupation.

Kai then speaks with William Youmans, an associate professor of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University, about Hisham’s story and why so many people have become attached to it, revealing much about how American media has reported Palestinian narratives since Hamas’ October 7th attack in Israel. Youmans also takes a look at how Palestinian-American identity in the U.S. has changed over time.

Companion Listening: “It’s Worse Than Ever,” an episode addressing concerns about Arab-American mental health in the wake of events from October 7th.

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