In 2008, as an Arab American and person of color, I voted for Barack Obama. I didn’t vote for him because he was a Democrat. I didn’t vote for him because he was a community organizer. I didn’t vote for him because he was young, or educated, or magnetic. I voted for him for one […]
Month: August 2014
The jobless activist?
I’d like to believe I’m your typical activist. I feel some type of way about a certain issue, and, of course, I voice my opinion about how I feel, take part in protests that fight to achieve a certain end, and constantly push for change in our system for the benefit of those people who […]
Why my test score is different than yours
Have you ever completed an exam, standardized test, or assignment and wondered whether the grade you received truly reflected the hard work you put in? Or did you wonder if it reflected the color of your skin? Have you ever battled an internal oppression that made your stomach uneasy, wondering if the reason you didn’t […]
Being black, being Palestinian
It is hard for me to see Ferguson through anything other than Palestinian eyes. The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown, as he was unarmed and reportedly surrendering, has triggered protests in Missouri against aggressive police action. The protests have been met, quite expectedly, with aggressive police action. This aggressive police action will be met with […]
Light at the end of the tunnel
*This post was inspired by BlackGirlDangerous which everyone should take a second to check out. In light of recent events, I have decided to start blogging again. Not only for me but for my family, friends, and people out there who are constantly seeing images, articles, and a newsfeed filled with negative stories that consistently force us […]
Tyrant on FX… Not so racist after all
Is the show Tyrant racist? Some will say yes, and some may not. I’m in the camp that says it is not… [Pause for Arab outrage.] Amer Zahr, about six weeks ago, wrote what I would consider a scathing piece on how the new FX show is racist and negatively portrays the Arab people. Just […]
Israel’s new plan of self-defense
My fellow readers, I am very excited for the newest actions that will be taking place from the Israeli Defense Forces. Released in a statement today, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Today, we begin our new step in the direction of self-defense. We are starting in a new ground operation in Dearborn, Michigan. As many […]
The accents of the Israeli team
For many, following all the ins and outs of the Israeli-Palestinian saga can be confusing. Hamas did that, the Israeli army did that. They started the war. No, they started the war. They broke the ceasefire. No, they broke the ceasefire. Hummus belongs to them. No, it belongs to them. It is all very overwhelming. […]
What is Netanyahu up to?
If you’ve been observing, following, and analyzing Israel, especially in its current offensive in Gaza, you might be asking a central question: What exactly is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doing? Aren’t his orders that have resulted in the destruction of entire neighborhoods unnecessary? Aren’t his directives that have led to the annihilation of media […]