Author. Writer. Speaker. Human Rights Activist.
In part one of this online event series, author and activist, Miko Peled, hosted an excellent round table discussion featuring educators, activists, and law experts, Zoha Khalili (Palestine Legal), Jeanne Trabulsi (Virginia Coalition for Human Rights), and Dr. Samia Shoman (California Ethnic Studies Curriculum).
Both in Israel and the US, conversations about reparations and the Palestinian right of return are stifled by arguments explaining why injustice must go on and a yearning for the status quo.
The systemic oppression faced by blacks and Palestinians in the United States and Israel is indicative of a deeply rooted racism rarely found in true democracies.
The son of an Israeli General, Miko Peled reflects on the nefarious intent behind what was presented to the world as the heroic triumph of an outmatched Israel vs its aggressive Arab neighbors.
The notion of an ongoing resistance by people of color in the US sounds outlandish but might be what is needed in order to rid America of its racist and violent attitudes
During training sessions in Israel, American police delegations meet with Israeli military, police, and intelligence agencies and taught what Israel calls counterterrorism, but is in fact no more than “refining methods of racial profiling.”
Three recent stories making rounds in the Israeli press paint an alarming picture of the current state of affairs in the country
The rich history and historical significance of Sheikh Jarrah, an East Jerusalem neighborhood dating back to the times of Salahaddin, endures despite the best efforts of Israeli authorities.
Israel glorifies its military and portrays those who are sent by the state to commit acts of violence as heroes.
In part two of this online event series, Miko Peled, leads a round table discussion with Anya Parampil (Grayzone), Estee Chandler (JVP Action), Asa Winstanley (The Electronic Intifada).
Miko Peled 