Deteste This!

As our communities and the world itself continues to rapidly globalize, the term “immigrant” is no longer foreign to our ears. With over 280 million people identified as immigrants, the often isolating experience of finding yourself in unfamiliar environments is no longer wildly uncommon and will continue to be a defining characteristic of many. In this episode, Zeina and Sophia share their opinions, stories, and revelations on being an immigrant, whether it be the responsibilities, shame, and beauty it entails.

With the recent surge in POC representation in media, not all responses have been positive. Interestingly, some of the strongest critiques of these films come from the POC community themselves, and they say this: the story isn’t accurate. In this episode, Sophia discusses some pressing questions- is there an accurate story? Should we support films we deem inaccurate? How do we find better representation for our stories?

With the recent (but longstanding) acclimation with Palestine and Israel, Elyssa and Sophia give a briefing on the situation in Sheikh Jarrah- the neighbourhood at the center of the movement for Palestinian rights against Israeli encroachment and brutality. In this episode, they touch on important need to knows- from the origins of Zionism and the history of Palestine to present day circumstances and international reactions- in order to understand the situation on the ground that is harming hundreds of Arabs.