Beginning September 22nd, Palestinian writers from around the world are slated to converge in Philadelphia at Palestine Writes Literature Festival. For three days, the literature festival will host readings, dabka dance performances, crafting for kids, talks, and panel discussions at the University of Pennsylvania.

Just as first-generation immigrants struggle to access mental health services in the Philadelphia area, second-generation children of immigrants grapple with their own unique set of challenges

Rather than the persecution immigrants fled being a distinct moment in time, the ripple effects continue to follow them to the United States.

Kuwaiti-American comedian Alyssa Al-Dookhi (they/them) of South Philadelphia is slated to release “Sabah il-Khara,” an irreverent internet morning talk show created for the queer SWANA community.

As more Mediterranean restaurants draw in customers with the promise of live belly dance, belly dancers struggle to perform in a precarious and racialized gig work economy.

“‘I moved outside the city to be able to live more freely and experience the queer arts without vigilance.’”