By: Isra Saleh / Arab America contributing writer “Ali” his Ethiopian grandmother always called him with a very thick Arabic accent, which Little Ali’s friends mocked her for. “I always perceived myself as Yemeni back then, but she was a constant reminder that I am also Ethiopian.” Fast forward and 10-year-old Ali had to move … Continued
SOURCE: AL-FANAR MEDIA BY: AYAR JAHCHAN When it comes to humor, Arabs don’t shy away from joking about themselves. But Arab women comedians still face barriers to a film or stage career. This year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe again welcomed women of Arab heritage hoping to make waves on the stand-up comedy scene. The program in August included … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are so many stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims that sometimes you just have to make fun of them and use humor to combat them. These 15 Arab American comedians, some of whom are Muslim as well, have made big names for themselves in the U.S. and abroad. They … Continued
SOURCE: GULF NEWS UAE BY: SAMI ZAATARI Abu Dhabi: Being a stand-up comedian is challenging enough, but it’s even harder if you are a woman, according to Arab female comedians in the UAE, who are determined to break down gender barriers when it comes to comedy. “Definitely, there are many challenges that come with being … Continued
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