Misan Harriman on Instagram: "Via @wonderful_palestine Edward Said (1935–2003) was a famous scholar and advocate for Palestinian rights. Born in Jerusalem and raised in Cairo, he later moved to the U.S. and became a professor at Columbia University. His book Orientalism (1978) challenged Western stereotypes about the East and influenced many fields. Said was also a strong voice for Palestine, shedding light on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His ideas continue to inspire people worldwide. In a 1988 BBC Exiles documentary, he shared his mother’s painful story of losing her Palestinian identity when her papers were torn up. #Israel #Palestine #MiddleEast #Conflict #Gaza #Peace #History #edwardsaid"