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Peace, Power and Arab Women Who Rock: Suheir Hammad

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Arab women rock! With so many divas out there, its hard to choose a favorite. So, in an upcoming series, we will feature Arab women who’ve inspired us over the years. When I first listened to Suheir Hammad, Poet and diva extraordinaire, deliver “My Brother” on Def-Jam Poetry, I was brought to tears. Her words on social justice and the conflict Arab-Americans felt after September 11 were honest, profound and powerful. Later I met her and was awestruck by her unique style, graceful presence and quiet confidence.

In this clip, Suheir Hammad performs two spine-tingling spoken-word pieces: “What I Will” and “break (clustered)” — meditations on war and peace, on women and power. Wait for the astonishing line: “Do not fear what has blown up. If you must, fear the unexploded.”

Who are the women who inspire you in the Arab World?

For more helpful articles on mental wellness, health and how to lead a better, more balanced life, visit Challenge 2 Change. 

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