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“For the Love of the Books”: A Reflection on Resistance and Literature

November 25, 2023May 30, 2026 Neriman Kuyucu

The world needs individuals who are unafraid to question, challenge, and think independently—a seemingly silent yet potent form of activism. Continue reading “For the Love of the Books”: A Reflection on Resistance and Literature

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The Power of Narrative & Why Edward Said Would Be Proud: 35 Palestinian Narratives to Read

May 30, 2021May 31, 2026 Neriman Kuyucu

Edward Said’s call to “narrate” and “record” has never stopped being relevant in the Palestinian struggle. In fact, Palestinian narratives have taken an increasingly important role in the resistance against the systemic erasure of their history. Continue reading The Power of Narrative & Why Edward Said Would Be Proud: 35 Palestinian Narratives to Read

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