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Shuruq 4.5 Writing Showcase: Philip Metres

Philip Metres has written ten books, including Shrapnel Maps (Copper Canyon 2020), Sand Opera, and The Sound of Listening. Awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Lannan Fellowship, three Arab American Book Awards, and two NEAs, he is professor of English and director of the Peace, Justice, and Human Rights program at John Carroll University.

Shuruq 4.5 Film Series Feature: American Arab

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."

Shuruq 4.5 Writing Showcase: Mona Gazala

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 […]

Shuruq 4.5 Writing Showcase: Ameerah Bader

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 […]