shohada’ square, foggy bottom

(apr. 2024 — may 2024)

Their tents, keffiyehs and drums filled the yard. They named it the Liberation Zone on the first day, drawing inspiration from the encampment at Columbia University. After a week, the protesters raised the Palestinian flag over the GWU University Yard and renamed it Shohada’ Square.

With the support of various communities bringing food and supplies, students and nonstudents from around the DMV set up an encampment in support of Palestine and Gaza, refusing to leave until the university met their demands. Even as final exams approached and the university administration threatened them with removal, the protesters had a consistent message: they weren't going anywhere.

(made for The Washington Post)