Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green on Standing Together
Feb 29, 2024
Exploring the grassroots movement Standing Together in Israel for peace and equality, with insights from national co-directors Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green. Discusses challenges faced by Palestinians and Israelis, transformational activism amidst conflict, and the importance of building political will to end the occupation and create equity for all.
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Rula's Story
- Rula Dawud, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, grew up in a small village and later moved to Tel Aviv.
- She faced racism and discrimination, culminating in a humiliating airport security experience.
Alon-Lee's Story
- Alon-Lee Green grew up in Tel Aviv experiencing economic disparity.
- He organized his coworkers at a coffee shop, leading a successful strike for better working conditions.
Standing Together's Origin
- Standing Together started after social protests and aims to build long-term power through Jewish-Palestinian partnership.
- They choose partnership despite societal pressures and believe in working together to demand a better future.