Darryl Li
Professor of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago. Expert in the fields of anthropology and law.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 27min
Zionism as the Negation of Jewish Indigeneity: Darryl Li on Racialization, Colonialism, and Resistance in Palestine
Darryl Li, an anthropology professor and political activist, delves into his journey from an NGO worker to a scholar focused on Palestine. He discusses the global racialization of Jewishness and critiques the Law of Return, which benefits Jews at the expense of Palestinians. The conversation covers the evolution of resistance in Gaza, the effect of the Oslo Accords on anti-Zionist movements, and the shifting relationship between Palestinian labor and Israeli economic strategies. Li also examines the intersection of Jewish identity and the Black freedom struggle in the U.S.
Jul 17, 2025 • 21min
Canary Mission: how has the site been used to target pro-Palestine activists?
Darryl Li, a Professor of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago, dives deep into the controversial subject of Canary Mission, a site that blacklists pro-Palestinian activists. He discusses the troubling use of this blacklist by the Trump administration to target academics for deportation. The conversation highlights the chilling effects on free speech in academic settings, linking activism to anti-Semitism and examining modern digital surveillance tactics. Li's insights reveal a disturbing trend of political repression against dissenting voices.
