Tweet Standing on the beach With a gun in my hand Staring at the sea Staring at the sand Staring down the barrel At the arab on the ground I can see his open mouth But I hear no sound I’m alive I’m dead I’m the stranger Killing an arab I can turn And walk away Or I can fire the gun Staring at the sky Staring at the sun Whichever I chose It amounts to the same Absolutely nothingI’m alive I’m dead I’m the stranger Killing an arab I feel the steel butt jump Smooth in my hand Staring at the sea Staring at the sand Staring at myself…
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Living under siege, a personal story from Gaza ..
Tweet Gaza under siege, a personal story of Ghadir Abu Rokba, a young Palestinian who is living under siege,Gaza under siege, a personal story of Ghadir Abu Rokba, a young Palestinian who is living under siege, daily bombing and warning of leaving the house… :we arent afraid of death anymore… we see it everyday’ Ms Abu Rokba said… as GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – reported, Thousands fled their homes in a Gaza Strip town on Sunday after Israel warned them to leave before it attacked rocket-launching sites, on the sixth day of an offensive that Palestinian officials said has killed at least 160 people. …
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BelAhdan with Dr. Jack Shaheen, stereotypical images of racial and ethnic groups,
TweetInternationally acclaimed author and media critic, Dr. Jack G. Shaheen, is a committed internationalist and a devoted humanist. A Pittsburgh native and former CBS news consultant on Middle East Affairs, Dr. Shaheen addresses stereotypical images of racial and ethnic groups. His writings and lectures illustrate that stereotypes injure innocent people. He explains why such crude caricatures persist, and provides workable solutions to help shatter misperceptions. Among Dr. Shaheen’s awards recognizing his “outstanding contribution towards a better understanding of our global community” are the University of Pennsylvania’s Janet Lee Stevens Award, and the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of “his lifelong commitment to bring a better understanding…