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“Female Pain Is Fetishized But Never Vindicated”: An Artist Probes the Politics of Women’s Bodies

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Izdihar Afyouni investigates the ethical and psychological implications of racial and genetic profiling by subverting the process of accumulating race-differentiated data. SOURCE: HYPERALLERGIC BY: LIZZY VARTANIAN COLLIER LONDON and BEIRUT — In an ongoing exhibition and curatorial project titled Thicker Than Blood (2017–2018), multidisciplinary artist and curator Izdihar Afyouni has investigated the ethical and psychological … Continued

Travel Sights: Art Exhibit Shows Refugee Experiences in Syria

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SOURCE: BROOKLYN DAILY BY: JULIANNE McSHANE It’s a tale of two Syrias. A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum spotlights the different experiences of refugees fleeing to and from Syria. “Syria, Then and Now: Stories from Refugees a Century Apart,” now on display at the Museum, contrasts a collection of ceramics discovered in the early … Continued

The Prairie Rubaiyat- PART III – CHAPTER II

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer From my early youth when I first read the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, I have been enthralled by the verses of that world-renowned poet and his type of poetry.  Of course, it was not the poet himself but rather Edward Fitzgerald who first translated his stanzas into English thus … Continued

12 Actions Arab Families Do When They Get Together!

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By Meriam Helal/Arab America Contributing Writer What do Arab Americans do when they get together? Getting together may be an understatement as Arab Americans unabashedly love to party, eat, and argue all at the same time. 1) EAT, EAT, EAT!!! Family gathering in Arab families focus on food and inviting each other to eat. Between … Continued

A Guide to Brewing Traditional Arabic Coffee

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By: Kathy Gallo/Arab America Contributing Writer If you’re tired of lattes and macchiatos, you’ve grown weary of espressos, pour-overs, and French presses and you’re even fed up with a cold brew, you might be on the lookout for something new and refreshing to try. Here’s what you’re looking for, a guide to brewing traditional Arab … Continued

Nemr: New Material From The Lebanese-American King Of Comedy

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SOURCE: FORBES BY: LIBBY COLEMAN Nemr is a comedian with a purpose. The 35-year old Lebanese-American stand-up is finishing up the tour of his latest show, Love Isn’t the Answer, which has brought him to Raleigh, San Francisco, Tampa, Dubai, New York, Beirut and more. Peppering in material about Trump and America’s amnesia regarding past … Continued

Lebanese Photographer Made ‘Lebanon, USA’ His Mission

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SOURCE: MPR NEWS BY: RIHAM FESHIR One day, photographer Fadi BouKaram was Googling the word “Lebanon,” hoping to browse the web for information about the country he grew up in. Instead, he found Lebanon, Ore. It was one of 47 towns named Lebanon in the United States. It occurred to him to visit them all, … Continued

5 Cultural Events You Need to Know About this Season

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SOURCE: ABOUT HER BY: AMRITA SINGH For the next couple of months, the Arab region is hosting some tremendous events that should most certainly be on your weekend to-do list. Whether you’re in Kuwait or Saudi Arabia, there is something super exciting happening on your very own doorstep. Royal Jewels from the Bourbon-Parma Family Exhibition … Continued

“Female First Sessions” Celebrating Arab Women, From Industry Leaders to Poets, Visual Artists and Musicians

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A new and second season of the so-called “Female First Sessions” kicked off on the 2nd of October in Dubai’s Barbary Cocktail Club + Deli. SOURCE: ABOUT HER According to their website, the Female First Sessions are curated by Megane Qushie AKA Megatronic and are monthly events “created with the purpose of celebrating the diversity … Continued

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