Iraqi-American filmmaker Usama Alshaibi (Nice Bombs) shares his own story of experiencing racism in post-9/11 America. Showcasing the diversity of Arabs living in the United States, American Arab sparks a frank conversation about identity and perception, and argues for giving people "the space to be complicated."

Mona Gazala is a Palestinian-American artist currently living and working in Columbus Ohio. Gazala recently received her Masters of Fine Art with a minor in City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University, and over the past ten years has pursued a strong interest in community-engaged art, social justice issues, and post-colonial studies. She […]

Ameerah Bader is a Palestinian-Tlingit poet and illustrator located in Boise, Idaho. They have been writing poems for ten years and drawing for nine. In 2019 they graduated with BFAs in both illustration and printmaking. Humor, identity, and tiny moments are centered within Ameerah’s work. They appreciate the unseen. They enjoy merging both imagery and […]

This live reading showcases seven Arab-American authors featured in the Shuruq 4.5 writing series. This is the first of a two-part reading series. Hosted by Samia Saliba.