In this Episode, Yara and I discuss social media advocacy for Palestine. Yara tells us about her background as a Palestinian, how she started speaking up for Palestine online and what challenges she's faced as a result.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:55 - Yara's background
04:26 - Did not start on Oct 7th
05:42 - The PR battle
10:05 - Short form vs. Long form content
13:05 - Advice to people wanting to make a difference
15:20 - Not just an Arab issue
22:20 - Difficulty with social media consumption
28:30 - Complete dystopia
29:59 - NIH boycott of Israel
35:55 - Last messages and book recommendations
Guest Intro:
Yara is a Palestinian advocate who uses her platforms to speak out against the occupation and raise awareness about what's happening in Palestine. She focuses on challenging misinformation and uplifting Palestinian voices. Yara studied criminal justice and legal studies and is now earning her master's in cybercrime and digital investigation hoping to use those skills to fight disinformation and support justice through digital spaces.
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