Vocabulary Lessons

July 12, 2024

Good morning. Remember that every day is a good day to practice having conversations focused on the truth about Palestine.

LEARN. Read through Teaching While Muslim’s guide on “Academic Vocab: Terms Defined for Educators Who Are Teaching About Palestine.” While this is directed towards educators, we can all use this resource to educate ourselves and share with others. Here’s a screenshot of the introduction.

NOTICE. What did you learn while reading this, was there something new that stood out to you? How does it make you feel?

ACT. Read / re-read these definitions. Practice the ones you don’t know as well. Then use them when you are having conversations about Palestine and people are using incorrect / misleading (or intentionally false) information.

SHARE. Forward this to at least two friends who need to learn this terminology.

ASK. What other resources would you like to help you understand and communicate about the ongoing genocide in Palestine? Please reply to this email (or, if you are reading this online, leave a comment below) to let us know.*

In solidarity for Palestinian liberation,

Rebecca Steckle, on behalf of the Shades of Anger collective

*You can also continue the conversation with us in the Speaking Up Network, a private social media platform co-created by Animah Kosai, one of the leaders of Shades of Anger.

Shades of Anger was created by a global collective of women to raise awareness and inspire action to free Palestine. We chose the name of our collective to honor the poem, “Shades of Anger,” by Palestinian-Canadian poet Rafeef Ziadah. We also believe in liberation for Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, and all places where systems of oppression are causing immense suffering and crushing the life out humans. We are led by women of the Global Majority/BIPOC. Shades of Anger is for everyone who wants to act for liberation and you can learn more about it here.