Mimi Syed, an emergency medicine physician with experience in Gaza, shares harrowing accounts of the humanitarian crisis and challenges in providing healthcare amidst conflict. Maryam Barghouti, a Palestinian journalist, discusses the impact of Israeli policies on Palestinian statehood, revealing personal stories of peril. Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, critiques political influences on historical representation, highlighting the significance of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in preserving narratives of justice and activism.