From East Oakland to Gaza
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An Elegy for Gaza
In the style of the ancient qaṣīda of Arabic and African poetry, the writer, who wishes to remain anonymous, implores us to stop and grieve the tremendous and continuing loss of life in Gaza.
We Are Going Extinct While You Debate Our Existence
Taymani Khalanj shares an essay about her experiences growing up as a biracial Palestinian American and the complexities of owning an identity the outside world told her did not exist.
Two Sides of the Same Coin
Writer and attorney Nailah Dean breaks down the connections between the struggles against white supremacy and Zionism in our latest editorial, "Two Sides of the Same Coin."
Palestine: Be Moved to Respond
Sapelo Square is on the side of justice, freedom and the liberation of all oppressed people. We abhor the current occupation and genecide of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank by Israel, with help from the United States government. As the number of deaths
Episode 15: Getting Real: Writing Black American Muslim Life in the Nation and Sunni Tradition
In this episode of On The Square, Sapelo Square’s Senior Editor Ambata Kazi talks with Aaliyah Bilal, author of the new book, Temple Folk, a collection of short stories portraying the lived experiences of Black Muslims grappling with faith, family, and freedom in America.
Episode 14: Black Like Me: Adding Color to Our Highest Courts
On this episode of On the Square, Sapelo's ED speaks to Juvaria Khan, the founder and executive director of The Appellate Project.
Celebrating Hip Hop: Juvenile’s 400 Degreez
We're celebrating 50 years of hip hop by shouting out a few of our favorite artists and albums. Senior Editor Ambata Kazi-Nance offers a reflection on the album that defined her youth and culture growing up in New Orleans.