Sunbird Spotlight Series

Turning the spotlight on the achievements & societal contributions of Palestinians. 🇵🇸 This weekly series is an initiative of @citizens4just.

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Follow @wizardbisan on this platform to keep up with her journey and learn more about life in Gaza today.

Photo credit: @ajplus and https://t.co/WcxAhNYDcz 5/5

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In a petition letter, 150 people in the entertainment industry sought to rescind Bisan's Emmy nomination, but the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences decided she would keep it, championing Bisan's outstanding journalism and filmmaking. 4/5

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Bisan's nonstop efforts to report on Gaza have resulted in a Peabody Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award, an Emmy nomination & a Nobel Peace Prize nomination, but most importantly, she's succeeded in reaching a global audience & providing a human lens through which to see Gaza. 3/5

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Now, she documents the displacement & destruction she endures and the undying Palestinian spirit to persist.

On YouTube, Bisan shares captivating stories of strength and hope with fellow Palestinians around a campfire. 2/5

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#SunbirdSpotlight on @wizardbisan, 25-year-old, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and journalist. Bisan has been the world's eyes and ears in Gaza. Before Oct 7, she posted videos about her home & the Arabic language, giving us a rare glimpse of the beauty of Gaza & its people. 1/5

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Thank you, Hamada, for feeding Gaza and our hearts & souls.

Photo credit: @Hamadashoo on YouTube. 5/5

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#SunbirdSpotlight on Chef @Hamadashoo, whom we endearingly think of as "the cook with the look!" Hamada is a world-renowned food blogger who's been cooking for his community through displacement & the continuous bombardment of Gaza. 1/5

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Follow his incredible journey @Hamadashoo as he brings joy to Palestinians in Gaza through his tasty treats & warms the hearts of viewers everywhere who watch his gleeful videos featuring the smiling faces of children in Gaza. 4/5

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You can learn more about Fadi here: https://t.co/OVCUNcPOfq

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Meet Fadi Deeb, Palestinian Paralympian from Gaza Who Lost 15 Relatives in Israeli Assault https://t.co/9qOxELCsOc

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#SunbirdSpotlight on Fadi Deeb, a shot putter from #Gaza, who’ll represent Palestine at the 2024 Paralympics. He was shot by an Israeli sniper in 2001 & became disabled.

Fadi exemplifies the strength & resilience of the Palestinian people. We’ll be cheering for him at the games.

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#SunbirdSpotlight on Al Jazeera #journalist @ismail_gh2 & cameraman Rami al-Rifi, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike that horrifically decapitated them. A young boy, Khaled Saed al-Shawa, was also killed while riding his bike nearby. 1/4

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They covered the case of Hind Rajab & provided detailed reporting from the ground that the world wouldn't have seen otherwise.

Today, we honor al-Ghoul & al-Rifi's sacrifice to share the truth with the world. 3/4

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Photo credit: John Sibley/Reuters, https://t.co/YrMlGRy36l. 3/3

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#SunbirdSpotlight on @bullyb170, MMA fighter & the newest UFC Welterweight Champion. Belal made history as the 1st Palestinian & the 1st Arab to win a UFC title. He has proudly & honorably represented Palestine through sport, waving the Palestinian flag at his matches. 1/3

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Outside of the octagon, Belal has dedicated his efforts to supporting @ThePCRF & namely, Jood, a 2-yo child injured in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza who is now receiving medical treatment in the US.

Belal is a role model to so many people both in & outside of the ring. 2/3