Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi

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. Stay connected with Sumud Podcast: https://sumudpod.com Follow the host of the Sumud Podcast on social media: Dr. Ed Hasan @dredhasan Connect with Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi on Instagram and X: @abdulhadirabab Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices