In a world of violence, how can we respond beyond our own immediate horror? What strategies for struggle and solidarity exist when confronting imperialism, genocide, incarceration and starvation? What is the role of writing, reading and speaking when the violence is so immediate?

To address these questions, the Centre for the Study of Race, Class and Empire at Queen Mary University of London will be hosting the Palestinian public intellectual, scholar, commentator, novelist and former bus driver Steven Salaita, on 8th April 2026 5.30pm-8pm. Currently Professor and Chair in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the American University in Cairo, Steven will be visiting the UK for the first time since 2014.

Please register quickly for this unique opportunity to hear one of the world’s most powerful advocates for Palestinian and human liberation.

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