Watch Now: Black Liberation, Zionism, and the Spiritual Fight for Justice on Sumud Podcast
In this powerful episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Butch Ware, public intellectual, artist, activist, and former U.S. Vice Presidential candidate. From his upbringing in DC and Minneapolis to his deep immersion in West African Islamic traditions, Dr. Ware weaves personal stories with global liberation movements to deliver a compelling call to resist imperialism and build collective healing.
He shares how Zionism functions as the last breath of white supremacist settler colonialism, the importance of faith, and the urgent need to reclaim spiritual resistance as a tool of decolonization. We also explore his deeply personal journey into Islam through Malcolm X, his academic work including The Walking Qur’an, and his bold political vision for restorative justice and unity across humanity.
This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.
🔑 In this conversation, we explore:
➡️ The link between Black liberation and Palestinian freedom
➡️ How Sufism offers a path to resist oppression and repair trauma
➡️ The colonial roots of Salafism and Wahhabism
➡️ Why resisting injustice is a duty, not a choice
➡️ The myth of apolitical spirituality
➡️ Stories of survival, purpose, and faith in action
📚 Books by Dr. Ware:
➡️ The Walking Qur’an
➡️ Jihad of the Pen
Available at major bookstores and academic publishers.
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📲 Follow Dr. Butch Ware: @butchware
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📌 CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction & Roots of Resistance
02:33 – Born into White Supremacy: A Personal Story
08:21 – Encounters with Police Brutality
14:31 – Malcolm X, Liberation & the Qur’an
21:00 – Sunni/Shia Unity & West African Islam
27:30 – Sufism & Spiritual Resistance
35:47 – Living in Senegal & African Identity
42:23 – Writing The Walking Qur’an
48:00 – Palestine & Black-Palestinian Solidarity
50:30 – October 7th, Nat Turner, and Settler Violence
59:05 – False Allies, Candace Owens, and Media Control
