Sama’ Abdulhadi has recently expressed her disappointment towards US Vice President Kamala Harris for the unauthorized use of her image in a campaign advertisement. The Palestinian DJ took to Instagram on October 22 to make her stance clear, stating that she does not endorse any US political party.
Unapproved Use of Footage
The footage in question, taken during Abdulhadi’s performance at the Movement festival, was featured in an ad released by the Harris-Waltz campaign titled Trump vs Detroit. Abdulhadi emphasized that the use of her footage was unauthorized and done without her consent. She made it clear that any implication suggesting her endorsement of Harris is completely false and goes against her beliefs.
Legal Action
Abdulhadi has taken legal action to ensure the removal of the ad featuring her image, as she aims to distance herself from any association with Harris. This step was taken to dispel any misconceptions about her political affiliations.
Advocacy Against Violence
Abdulhadi has been a vocal critic of the US government’s involvement in the violence against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. She recently called on the electronic music community to boycott Zionism, highlighting her strong stance against oppression.
International Recognition
A UK tribunal acknowledged that anti-Zionism is a belief deserving of respect in a democratic society. Additionally, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that the Biden-Harris administration’s support of Israel’s military actions amounts to complicity in genocide under the Genocide Convention.
Seeking Clarification
Mixmag has reached out to representatives of the Harris-Waltz presidential campaign for their response to these concerns raised by Abdulhadi. Megan Townsend, Deputy Editor at Mixmag, can be followed on Twitter for more updates on this issue.
FAQs
Q: What steps did Sama’ Abdulhadi take regarding the unauthorized use of her image?
A: Abdulhadi is pursuing legal action to have the ad featuring her image taken down and to clarify that she does not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.
Q: What is Abdulhadi’s stance on the US government’s involvement in the violence against Palestinians?
A: Abdulhadi has been a vocal opponent of the US government’s complicity in the violence against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Q: What recent rulings support Abdulhadi’s advocacy against Zionism?
A: A UK tribunal recognized anti-Zionism as a belief worthy of respect in a democratic society, while the ICJ ruled that the Biden-Harris administration’s support of Israel constitutes complicity in genocide.
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