Kal Jazeera
Kal Jazeera, a 32-year-old (at the time of this recording) storyteller from Chicago, discussed their journey in reconnecting with their Palestinian heritage while navigating queer identity. They highlighted the challenges of building a queer SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa) community in Chicago and the impact of colonization on cultural identity. Kal emphasized the importance of storytelling and social-emotional learning in liberation movements. They also shared their upcoming workshop at the Spark RJ conference, focusing on defining principles for Palestinian Liberation. Kal stressed the interconnectedness of movements and the need for solidarity, particularly amidst rising media propaganda that seeks to divide the Black and Palestinian solidarity movements.
Citation: Jazeera, Kal. “SPARK JusticeNOW2024: Kal Jazeera.” Interviewed by Ashby Combahee & Dartricia Rollins. 15 November 2024, Georgia Dusk: a southern liberation oral history, georgiadusk.com.