Monday, April 27, 2009

Why can't I buy a Kufiyeh at Urban Outfitters anymore?

Been slacking on the postage for some time but there has been quite a bit of action on Palestinian issues here in New Orleans.

This past week GUPS(General Union of Palestinian Students) hosted poet Remi Kanazi at the University of New Orleans.

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If your in New Orleans on May 19th, you won't want to miss George Galloway speak at UNO as well.

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A few inspirational videos I've come across:

First up, Invincible; a female Jewish rapper with a pro Palestinian/human slant(sorry I have to point that out but you don't come across too many). She recently performed in NOLA:




Second up, Narcicyst; a Canadian of Iraqi descent. Hilarious video!



On the local front; here in New Orleans, LSU is trying to destroy the Charity Hospital that serves mostly mentally and physically poor people of the city. Here's a link to support Save Charity Hospital

and a quick video on the issue:



Last up; if you're looking to purchase a Kufiyeh made by Palestinians and not some major manufactured one from Urban Outfitters, you might want to support The Kufiyeh Project.

Till next time!