Suhad Khatib (she/her) is an artist with Palestinian roots who was born in Oman and grew up in Jordan. She is a futurologist, creative director, filmmaker, and public speaker. I connected with Suhad on Instagram @suhadizms. Her art drew me in immediately, and her voice kept me listening.

I have listened to various parts of this interview over and over because I am mesmerized by the way Suhad talks about the world, our futures, and hope. She talks about the Massacre of Lyd, the question of Palestine, the geopolitics of home, the connection between Palestinian and Black liberation, and, of course, her art. We actually recorded this episode before the murder of George Floyd, but Suhad has been an organizer for Palestine long before. And she talks about how her first visit to Palestine was deeply connected to Mike Brown's murder in Ferguson, MO, close to where she was living at the time.

Suhad is thoughtful, genuine, and steadfast in her hope and activism. Take a listen and let me know what you think!

Find Suhad on on Instagram @suhadizms and on her website www.suhadkhatib.com.

Here are some links to what was mentioned during the episode:

1. The Pandemic is a Portal by Arundhati Roy
2. Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis

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