Description
In this sixth episode of Abratalks, Chama Mechtaly shares her deeply personal journey of navigating identity, belonging, and activism as a woman born into a mixed Muslim and Jewish family in Morocco.
Through her story, we explore the power of intersectionality, art, and cultural syncretism in shaping personal and collective narratives. From her early years in Morocco to her discovery of activism in the US, Chama reflects on what it means to live at the crossroads of identities and how that position can foster resilience, understanding, and peace-building.
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02:25 Navigating through Personal and Family Identity
05:15 Growing Up in a Mixed Family
09:57 The Role of Art in Identity Expression
13:55 Intersectionality and Activism in the US
18:30 Misrepresentation of Middle Eastern Identities
22:08 The Journey of a Wanderer and Weaver
29:19 The Concept of "Abra" and Its Significance
30:07 Founding the Emma Lazarus Institute
37:35 Syncretism and Coexistence in the MENA Region
50:55 The Abrahamic Narrative for the Future
55:23 Three Wishes for the Future of the MENA Region
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