Portland Public Library

We are not here to be bystanders, a memoir of love and resistance, Linda Sarsour ; foreword by Harry Belafonte

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-253)

autobiography

no index present

non fiction

We are not here to be bystanders

bibliography

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Linda Sarsour ; foreword by Harry Belafonte

a memoir of love and resistance

"Women's March co-organizer Linda Sarsour shares how growing up Palestinian Muslim American, feminist, and empowered moved her to become a globally recognized and celebrated activist on behalf of marginalized communities across the country"--, Provided by publisherAs a young Muslim American woman unapologetic in her faith and her activism, Sarsour would discover her innate sense of justice in the aftermath of 9/11. Her experiences as a daughter of Palestinian immigrants provide a moving portrayal of what it means to find one's voice and use it for the good of others. Through decades of fighting for racial, economic, gender, and social justice she became one of the most recognized activists in the nation. Throughout, Sarsour inspires readers to take action as she reaffirms that we are not here to be bystanders. -- adapted from jacket

Introduction: What is your jihad? -- The choice I made -- El Bireh to Brooklyn -- Broken windows -- Sitty Halima's wish -- Everything changed -- Our sons are not terrorists -- Basemah, beloved -- Breath and memory -- Lessons in activism -- The pit stop -- A tale of two mosques -- Love letter -- Rakers and spies -- Your fight is my fight -- Social justice Voltron -- Nine days in April -- Road warriors -- Silence will not protect you -- The women who marched -- Stand with the dreamers -- We are not here to be bystanders -- Love is not done