Mariam Said

Mariam Said, an alumna of Columbia and Vice-President of the Barenboim-Said Foundation, shares her insights on the surge of pro-Palestine protests at universities. She highlights the tensions faced by students, including threats of expulsion, and reflects on the historical roots of current activism. The conversation connects past movements to today's student-led efforts for social justice, stressing the legacy of advocacy within families and the evolving role of faculty in supporting these causes.