Disrupting Congress, Hunger Strikes & Protests: The Activists Behind the Fight for Gaza
Activists Atefeh Rokhvand, Hazami Barmada, and Sumer Mobarak from “Die-in for Humanity” join the Political Current to discuss their relentless fight for Palestinian human rights in Washington, D.C. From walking the halls of Congress to organizing the longest-running encampment for Gaza in U.S. history, they share their personal journeys, challenges, and victories – as well as the consequences they’ve faced over the past year while organizing protests, encampments, street theater, teach-ins, die-ins, disruptions, and more. 00:03 Meet the Activists: Die-in for Humanity 00:53 Teachers Against Genocide: Atefeh Rokhvand's Story 02:01 Hazami Barmada: From Career to Activism 07:27 Summer Mobarak: A Palestinian Activist's Journey 12:56 The Power and Challenges of Activism 19:11 Disruptions and Direct Actions 21:35 Engaging with Government Officials 27:58 Facing Pushback and Consequences 39:13 Future of Activism 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube to stay up to date with our latest productions If you enjoy TMJ News content, please support our work here: ►https://tmj.news/support/ Facebook ►: https://www.facebook.com/tmjnewsnetwork Instagram ►: https://www.instagram.com/tmjnewsnetwork/ Patreon ►: https://www.patreon.com/tmjnewsnetwork Tik Tok ►: https://www.tiktok.com/@tmjnewsnetwork Podcast ► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tmj-talks/id1782478753 ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sq6995S3lAOcEMPuxRDQ8
