By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On June 1st Michael Batayeh passed away at his home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He passed away in what was labeled by a police incident report as “asphyxia hanging.” Batayeh was an Arab American actor and comedian who made remarkable contributions to the repertoire of Arab Americans in … Continued
“Arab America Empowerment Summit is unprecedented in its inclusion of Arab Americans from different backgrounds, most notably Yemeni Americans.” Waleed F. Mahdi is assistant professor of US-Arab cultural politics at the University of Oklahoma. He conducts research at the intersection of area studies and ethnic studies as he explores issues of cultural representation and identity … Continued
All images are published with permission courtesy of Faiza Rammuny By: Tanya Nawas/Staff writer Relationship guru, comedian, blogger and Instagrammer Faiza Rammuny is an expert in bringing together her love of giving advice on relationships and Arab upbringing. Faiza’s career as an influencer started the way so many do: with a passion. According to her blog, Expired … Continued
Producer:Carol Hills PRI Here’s how Lebanese American Nemr Abou Nassar’s dad responded: “You want to become a clown?” No, explained Nemr, a stand-up comedian. His dad remained skeptical. “Oh, you’re going to stand up and be a clown!” The riff goes on. Nemr’s father buys a horn, the kind you put on a bicycle, and … Continued
BY RALUCA ALBU Village Voice “I had sex this morning,” confessed Palestinian-American comedian Suzie Afridi at the start of her new monthly comedy show, “Amreeka.” “But I can’t tell you about it. It’s not allowed in my culture.” She went on to tell the audience that her husband is Pakistani and that the two of … Continued
By Samar Marwan Scoop Empire Arab Americans have suffered through a lot – racism, hardships, white people’s pronunciation of falafel, but despite it all they’ve learned to laugh at their misery. Here are 10 Arab American comedians that’ll have you laughing your ass off. Mo Amer A personal favorite of Dave Chappelle, Mo Amer has … Continued
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