There is a reason that the Palestinians will never be defeated; they grow more beautiful every day — in our hearts and minds. At the November 14, 2025 Palestine Center conference, Palestinian-American Sereen Haddad displayed the magnificent radiance and steadfastness that has characterized the Palestinians. Ms. Haddad, recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, where my son also graduated, but not before she showed the completeness of the Palestinians and the emptiness of those who attempt to subdue their aspirations.
Her voice is eloquently available at the conference. Click arrow twice to start. Then move little circle at bottom left of screen to 30 minute mark and, if paused, click once to play.
In alleys and streets, the voices rise,
Echoes of resistance, touching the skies,
From every corner, young and old,
Palestine’s story, bravely told.
Stone against might, hand in hand,
On this sacred, cherished land,
From dawn to dusk, they remain firm,
With every chant, their spirits affirm.
In the heart of conflict, love remains,
Through the struggles, through the pains,
For in each echo, hope persists,
In the land where resistance exists.
Maya Anthony