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Freedom from Violence: Representative Iman Jodeh’s Palestinian-American family story of seeking refuge and finding a life of public leadership
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Freedom from Violence: Representative Iman Jodeh’s Palestinian-American family story of seeking refuge and finding a life of public leadership
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29 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, recorded before the attacks by Hamas on Israel and the devastating response by the Israeli Military in Gaza, Colorado State Representative Iman Jodeh shares her family story of leaving Palestine in the late 1960s seeking refuge from daily discrimination and violence. Making a way meant teaching Americans about Islam and building bridges of understanding and awareness. Rep. Jodeh shares how the legacy of her parents inspires her to serve as a State Legislator and ensure future generations know the power they hold to shape their future. Guest Bio & linksRepresentative Iman Jodeh is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 41st district. Elected in 2020, she is the first Muslim elected to the legislature and assumed office on January 13, 2021. Want to Learn More?History of Palestine: https://www.un.org/unispal/history/Israel Gaza Conflict Timeline by the New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/07/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-conflict-timeline.html Want to Take Action?6 ways you can support Palestinians in Gaza by the American Friends Service Committee https://afsc.org/news/6-ways-you-can-support-palestinians-gaza Sign up for Complexified Newsletter: https://complexified.substack.com/Help Make Complexified Happen - Donate here https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E345509&id=75Contact us: email complexified@iliff.eduComplexified Website: https://www.complexified.org/
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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