Monday, December 18, 8:00 PM EDT
Join CODEPINK Palestine campaign organizer Nour and our communications manager, Melissa, for our online community call, "Missing Peace Mondays," where we reflect, educate, and mobilize.
This Monday, we'll talk about the importance of uplifting and sharing the brave reporting from journalists and reporters on the ground in Gaza. We will hear from special guest Abby Martin, who will discuss her experience reporting on Palestine and her award-winning documentary, “Gaza Fight For Freedom.”
In the heart of this devastating genocide, journalists in Gaza are unsung heroes, risking their lives to expose the harsh realities obscured by the smoke of war. Each day, they acknowledge the imminent danger they face, and we watch them go from documenting to surviving in real time. Their stories underscore the extraordinary courage of Palestinian journalists determined to unveil the truth. We must make sure their reporting is heard and seen by all. It is the least we can do.
Champions of Truth: Honoring Courageous Journalist in Gaza
Monday’s Featured Community Member:
Abby Martin, an American journalist, television presenter, filmmaker, and activist, played a pivotal role in establishing the citizen journalism platform Media Roots. Additionally, she serves on the board of directors for the Media Freedom Foundation, overseeing Project Censored. Throughout her career, Abby has been dedicated to shedding light on the Palestinian struggle, bringing attention to numerous human rights abuses, and exposing war crimes perpetrated by Israel against Palestinians in occupied Palestine.
Collaborating with journalists in Gaza, Abby Martin co-produced the documentary "Gaza Fights For Freedom," overcoming the challenges of reporting behind the blockaded border. The film delves into the significant Great March Of Return protests, a weekly occurrence from March 2018 to December 2019, while exploring broader aspects. Beyond documenting the protests, it narrates the historical and contemporary narrative of Gaza, incorporating rare archival footage to reveal untold history often overlooked by mainstream media.