On May 14, 1948, Mariam Fathalla was forced to leave her ancient Palestinian town of al-Zeeb at the age of eighteen. In the year that followed, more than half of all Palestinians were expelled or killed in a series of events now known as al-Nakba (the Catastrophe). For today’s episode, guest host Gil Halsted presents […]
Climate Displacement, Human Rights, and Refugees
We bring you another two-part show today! First, we talk to research scientist and human rights attorney Robin Bronen about climate displacement and the human costs of environmental disaster. In the second segment, Palestinian journalist and refugee Amena ElAshkar discusses her work raising awareness about human injustices in Palestine with the North America Nakba Tour. […]
National Teacher of the Year Award winner talks about child refugees a...
Mandy Manning, recipient of the 2018 National Teacher of the Year Award, talks to Jan about her efforts to welcome immigrant children to the U.S., protest the separation of refugee children from their parents, and her “closed to the press” presentation of the award by President Trump.
Split Show: Asian Refugees and Border Updates
We’ve got a full line-up today! We start the episode by talking to Kabzuag Vaj, co-founder of Freedom, Inc, about the situation for Asian immigrants and refugees in Wisconsin and the U.S. Then, we turn to the southern border for updates on the migrant caravan and detention of children with José Luis Granados Ceja and Laura […]
This is Home documentary film screening
This award-winning documentary captures the experience of four families, refugees from Syria, as they struggle to adjust to life in Baltimore. After the 90-minute film, community leaders will facilitate small group discussions on the film’s topics and discuss refugee resettlement programs in Madison and local refugee experiences. Light refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by Jewish […]
This is Home documentary film screening
This award-winning documentary captures the experience of four families, refugees from Syria, as they struggle to adjust to life in Baltimore. After the 90-minute film, community leaders will facilitate small group discussions on the film’s topics and discuss refugee resettlement programs in Madison and local refugee experiences. Light refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by Jewish […]
