Palestinian people

treatment and discrimination obtained by Palestinians from the Jewish inhabitants of Israel. The film was effective in displaying where Apartheid was derived, in which it exhibited the ways that the Jewish citizens acted towards all Palestinians. They imprisoned them without charge or a proper trial, tormented them, invaded their privacy, killed them without reasoning, and took away their basic rights, such as freedom of speech and the right to vote. Palestinians were provided identity cards…

of her critiques on racism, sexism, and economic inequality. Using the term “racism” positions supporters to examine how the particular group of issues affecting Palestinians in the U.S and all over are part of issues of inequality and discrimination struggles globally. She applies her theory to the occupation of the Palestinian people by addressing her support in the BDS and comparing it to many other issues she focuses on that will be discussed in this…

Al Nakba is a documentary about the struggles during the Palestinian exodus. “Al Nakba” means “the catastrophe” and a catastrophe it was indeed. The documentary started out with black and white photos and videos of the state of life during this period. It starts out in 1948 when the state of Israel was created. Hundreds of thousands were forced out of their homes. I couldn’t imagine how this must feel like. To be kicked out of your home and have it turned into a war zone. A quote by Arnold…

Over the past decades, there has been plenty of conflict between the Israeli and Palestinians. Plenty of authors have taken it upon themselves to write about the issue. The book “Mornings in Jenin” written by Susan Abulhawa gives an insight into the tough hardships many Palestinians had to go through. Susan Abulhawa describes in great detail the generations of a family going through the times of the Zionist movement. The author of “Mornings in Jenin” Susan Abulhawa is a human rights…

portrayal of Arabs. In the film Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People, Dr. Jack Shaheen shows us how the Arab populations had been stereotyped in many ways. In Hollywood, stereotypes of Arabs range everywhere from violent to a joke for a cheap laugh. The best example of Arabs being portrayed as violent is in Rules of Engagement. In the movie you are led to believe that the Americans open-fired on the innocent people of Yemen, a Middle Eastern country south of Saudi Arabia. We later…

last meal she will eat. The diction used and phrasing techniques lead the reader to believe that she is of importance. Specifically “let them come” as in she was okaying the people to be summoned to her to then serve her. The next line “Let me die but let them come, “ implies that she may leave the earth, but let the people come to resonate in her death and from the tone of seeming queen-like, let them mourn her. The next line of the poem, “and bring me treats,” brings thought to that she is…

Why Positive Thinking Did Not Work for Me Many people believe positive thinking will lead a person to a perfect life; however, it is not completely true as it has its pros and cons. The reason why is because people request for things that they really want without really putting much effort into it and expect everything to fall into place. Today, society has gotten to the point where they make demands to God, and keep waiting to attain the stuff they asked or prayed for. For example, last year…

are one of the things that have made me the person I am today. Sports, mostly football and basketball, have shown me how to be a leader, how to stay active, how to persevere no matter how down you are , how it can help people in the community, and the ability to talk to people about the sports I love. Sports have no doubt been an influence for a long time, from ancient times to now. The leadership that comes with sports is a big deal in my life. A leader in a sports team doesn’t have to be…

physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health can contribute to feeling great and having a wonderful outlook on life. People routinely take these aspects of health for granted. For example social health is important, having a group of friends to talk with and support each other makes for a strong foundation. Since moving out here in 2013 and not knowing a lot of people my wife and I have found it increasingly difficult to engage in a healthy social life, plus with having a toddler…

me, how I view me, and how I came to know myself. I think the first thing people notice and perceive me as is quiet. Which…