Tracing Global Solidarities: Radwa Ashour’s The Journey and Histories of a ‘World-Revolution’

Egyptian novelist, Radwa Ashour’s (1946–2014) memoir, The Journey (1983), provides a view on past global interconnectedness that can help us chart a path to a better future today.

by Dina Fergani

In February 2017, African-American football player Michael Bennett decided not to participate in an all-expenses paid propaganda initiative for NFL (National Football League) players, sponsored by the Israeli government. In an interview with Democracy Now, Bennett explained his decision: “I decided not to go because, you know, doing my re…