Tagged: right of return

Did words ever end an occupation? Still, Unity First

Did words ever end an occupation? Still, Unity First

by Tariq Shadid – September 23, 2011 was a memorable day. On that day, we watched the President of the Palestinian Authority unleash a barrage of strong words against the Zionist colonialist state of Israel, using language and meanings that we had rarely heard him use before on the international diplomatic stage.   He mentioned the Nakba, the ethnic cleansing, the racist annexation wall,...

Onward, United and Stronger Until Return!  Al Awda Convention 2011

Onward, United and Stronger Until Return! Al Awda Convention 2011

Ninth Annual International Al-Awda Convention The Embassy Suite Hotel, Anaheim South 11767 Harbor Boulevard Garden Grove, California 92840 April 29, 30, 2011 A significant event at a critical time in Arab history At a time when the people of the Arab world have taken to the streets to initiate major and momentous political changes after decades of brutal control by...