Glorious Anger with Merhan Keller

In this Cocktails & Capitalism conversation, I speak with Egyptian activist, entrepreneur, model, and feminist Merhan Keller. We connected between her recent trips to volunteer with the Egyptian Red Crescent where she has helped provide emergency supplies to displaced Palestinians fleeing Israel’s genocidal bombardment.

Merhan explains how her work as a model led to her vital involvement in the Egyptian #MeToo movement. We also discuss her personal connection to the Palestinian struggle and the tragic loss of her uncle in Egypt to an Israeli airstrike on a school during the Naksa of '67.

Our conversation centers around the constant theme of glorious anger -- the anger we channel into action when faced with injustice. “And that’s the beauty of it. When you have that rage inside you, you elevate.” 

Call to action!
You can help the Palestinian people by volunteering with or donating to the Egyptian or Palestinian Red Crescent.

Egyptian Red Crescent

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Palestinian Red Crescent

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The Merhan Keller 
(Mocktail or Cocktail)

       -88 ml Carrot juice

       -44 ml Milk

       -15 ml Lemon Juice

       -Optional:  44 ml Tequila 
       -Optional: sugar to your liking

To make, chop carrots and place in blender. Add a little sugar if you'd like. Cover with a little water, blend, and strain. Add carrot juice, milk and lemon juice to a glass. Add tequila and ice (both optional). 

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