Existence is Resistance

I cannot even explain the excitement of the past few days. It’s been quite hard, all the logistics, the planning, the continual fundraising…but it’s started. Existence Is Resistance became a part of this movement lead by so many great people, including, George Galloway, Fatima Mohammedi in Chicago along with Kevin from London…the list could go on. This is a historic grassroots movement and we are so proud and HONORED that EIR is a part of it. Below you will find Nancy’s blog from when she touched down in Egypt today.
In Solidarity,
Mariam
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 8:01 AM

Just landed in Egypt. What scenery. Apartment buildings in the desert? Beautiful though. Not as beautiful as the feeling we felt whilst waiting to board at JFK watching the sea of blue Viva Palestina t shirt wearers. What a show of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people, not just by the Arab Americans who traveled across the states to join us but also the black, Latino, Asian, Indian, Caucasian and native Indians that are also with us on this amazing humanitarian convoy. The flight was amazing with everyone asking what the blue shirts were about then asking us to give them one. Not to mention it was Lamont Carolina, Community Liaison Officer for Councilman Charles Barron’s first time ever being on a plane. We filmed his first experience and will release the video later today.

The feeling of joy, excitement and anxiety shows however everyone is determined to make it to Gaza and show the people they are not alone. The jersey boys have taken up security for the convoy while we new york girls handle the accomodations. At the airport we were met by Rabbi Weiss, associated Press, Al Jazeera and the Egyptian police who by the way, are not too happy about and ruined our press conference outside the airport. We will keep you updated and report back later tonight. Pictures to follow shortly.