Marhaban, Constructs! We hope you enjoy the tenth episode in our series of Bonus Episodes we’re calling, “Tomb Talks”, where we invite some of our favorite authors and artists to our table to discuss their work and the works that inspire them as well as the various types of nerdy media we consume. We invite Deena Helm to the table to discuss here debut novel, Our Cut of Salt, and the personal inspiration that went into writing such a profound and apropos work of modern horror. We talk about how she was able to infuse so much Palestinian culture into the heart and soul of her book and how human compassion and empathy should know no borders. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Free Palestine. v/r, Nick & Aime & SeAirra Deena Helm: https://linktr.ee/deenahelm?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=28ff7d32-a80e-4f8a-b202-7e2b47a5c3dd Mentions: The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hundred-years-war-on-palestine-a-history-of-settler-colonialism-and-resistance-1917-2017-rashid-khalidi/a25b884203c871f5?ean=9781250787651&bkshp-astro=t Bisan Owda (journalist) https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Here are two organizations each for Palestine, Sudan, and Congo, as well as a brief description about what they do, what their funds are supporting, and a link to donate. As Deena says in her bio, we must do everything in our power to resist genocide and deepen our commitment to liberation for all. PALESTINE Funds for Gaza (@fundsforgaza) Led by Lets Talk Palestine (@letstalkpalestine)Rotating list of fundraisers for Gazanshttp://linktr.ee/FundsForGaza The Sameer Project (@thesameerproject) A donations based initiative, led by Palestinians in the diaspora, working to supply aid to displaced families in Gaza. Linktree to all their campaigns (food, water, shelter, rebuilding, medical aid. etc.) https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c4a6b106-3ba4-4ef7-937b-f4581fe84f59SUDAN Sudanese Diaspora Network (@sdn.world) The SDN had played a crucial role in mobilizing the Sudanese diaspora and partnering with local organization with direct community access.Sudan Benefit Fundraiser aims to provide displaced Sudanese families with food, water, shelter, critical medical services, and essential hospital medical equipment. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/5795e8ba-b8de-4662-b5e1-4145894fec23 Sudan Solidarity Collective (@sudansolidaritycollective) A sudanese led volunteer collective. Donations go directly to their solidarity fund, supports mutual aid groups across Sudan. Based in Canada. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C9GCHUJN37MCG&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAUbwB5wZG9mAmZkaWQWUOvE_k2E53jpT1nrxHR-Nk3UQ9V93WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp03SjFgB2SkabbyJOWq8NjY2ZYXCNNUN2CQUKH01NrsaFhAwSHcm8hetUJiR_aem_NMW4uejKQuh_00nOOAdSZwCONGO Team Congo (@teamcongo.rdc) An organization working to drive global awareness about, and support for, the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Congo Supporters Circle—donations provide healing for survivors (Hope & Healing), education for children (Back to Education), and long-term support for communities (Together for Congo)https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C9GCHUJN37MCG&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioThe Future of Congo (@thefutureofcongo) Non-profit organization empowering communities in Congo through education, healthcare, and vital resources. Linktree to all their campaigns (fight against ebola, support survivors of sexual violence, and the future of COG giving fund https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/5358861?fbclid=PARlRTSAUbwihwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOvHXRxf7YbLrE1SVklmHEZFPnruS2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp34gBjp1zL9Tvl6Qzk_8aJ093nAdVuBNI4716NJU_b1Ynbfd-DekZ3ob_NXG_aem_t-MF2KWOW37xQjPCbA3Hsw
