This talk offers a framework for understanding the entangled fate of Palestinian and Lebanese liberation by situating the 1970s Palestinian revolution and Lebanese Civil War opposition front through a shared narrative. This talk will show how these two efforts not only organized jointly, but how their aspirations were shared and impactful of the social landscape in Lebanon. By situating these histories together, this talk will reframe the notion of “civil war” in Lebanon and dissect the concept of revolution for a free Palestine.

Jennifer Mogannam is an Assistant Professor of Critical Race & Ethnic Studies at UCSC and affiliate faculty with the Center for the Middle East & North Africa. Her research centers Palestinian and Arab movements of the 20th and 21st century. She also intervenes in the question of refugees, colonialism and imperialism, Palestinian feminism, violence, and third world solidarities.

Fall 2025 COLLOQUIUM SERIES

THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL STUDIES hosts a weekly Wednesday colloquium featuring work-in-progress by faculty & visitors. We are pleased to announce our Fall 2025 Series. Sessions begin promptly at 12:15 PM and end at 1:30 PM (PST) in Humanities Building 1, Room 210.

Staff assistance is provided by The Humanities Institute.