Welcome to another episode of our podcast Abolition, Liberation, Solidarity, A Here4TheKids Production.
Today, Saira welcomes Jenan Matari to the podcast.
If you’re on Instagram, you’ve probably seen Jenan’s videos, where she breaks down the conflict in Palestine simply and with a dose of humor.
Jenan is a Palestinian-American was born in the U.S. As a child, her identity as an Arab Muslim was emphasized more than her family’s history in Palestine. It was only as she got older and began asking questions that she learned of her family’s deep ties to Palestine and the trauma that her ancestors endured at the hands of the Israeli occupation.
Jenan is the founder of Zaytoun Publicity, which helps brands owned by people of color and other marginalized groups come up with affordable public relations campaigns.
She has been making videos online for the last four years and even gave a Ted Talk exploring identity. You can follow her on Instagram @JenanMatari.
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8. Jenan Matari on Embracing Her Palestinian Roots