Beneath Gaza’s Stars – Art, Activism & Ancestral Connection
🌟 Episode Summary
In this bonus episode of Practically Magick, Courtney Pearl sits down with Michelle (Flora Familiar), a Chicana visual artist and activist, to discuss the power of art and poetry in humanitarian advocacy. They explore Michelle’s collaboration with Palestinian poet Heba Elnaami on the zine Beneath Gaza’s Stars, created to raise awareness and funds for families in Gaza facing forced starvation and displacement.
💬 Topics Covered
Artistic activism and emotional intensity
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The symbolism of olive trees, lemon blossoms, and poppies
Nourishing Kin and ancestral reconnection
Heba Elnaami’s poetry and lived experience
Ethical storytelling and resistance through art
🖼️ Featured Work
Zine: Beneath Gaza’s Stars
All proceeds go directly to Heba and her family.
🔗 beneathgazastars.com
📚 Resources Mentioned
NBC News: No formula, no food: Mothers, babies starve together in Gaza
BBC News: Gaza: The mothers trying to survive
United Nations: UN chief warns of starvation and suffering in Gaza
📲 Follow & Support
Michelle (Flora Familiar) – @florafamiliar
Heba Elnaami – @ahebel_namiam
Join Practically Magic for a special episode featuring Flora Familiar, a Chicana artist and advocate. They discuss their shared passion for art and explore themes of activism, particularly spiritual activism. They connected through a group focused on witchcraft, sharing a unique journey of social change and performance art.
