AL-BUSTAN NEWS
Covering Philadelphia’s Southwest Asian and North African Communities
An Area Couple Celebrates their Engagement with Iraqi Traditions — and Some New Ones (Video)
By Kenza Bousseloub
On December 19, Amani's and Lucio's families and friends came together for a one–of–a–kind North Philly engagement party.
Explainer: The ‘Invisible Crisis’ in Sudan
By Ben Bennett
The current conflict in Sudan, now in its third year, is being called “the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.” But awareness about the crisis continues to be limited..
As Health Insurance Subsidies Expire, Philadelphia’s Immigrant and Mixed–Status Families Face a Coverage ‘Cliff’
By Gawhara Abou-eid
According to Pennie, for each new enrollment, two people are terminating their coverage, and about 44% of new enrollees have not paid their January premium, suggesting additional dropouts may occur.
For Tazhib Master Ayse Tunc, Illumination Is the Art of Slowing Down
By Gawhara Abou-eid
Even after years of formal training and building a professional practice in Turkey and the U.S., Tunc’s approach remains rooted in the curiosity and wonder she felt as a child, captivated by the rhythms and forms of nature.
Cinema, Etcetera | How Are We Supposed to Talk About ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’?
By Joseph Fahim
The film demands a plurality of critical perspectives — and a more nuanced conversation.
‘We Can’t Afford Mistakes’: The Human Toll of the Crisis in Immigration Advocacy
By Lauren Abunassar
Today, the advocacy landscape is less about idealism and more about triage, grit and the endurance of caring under pressure.
Al-Bustan News Team
Editor
Nisa Qazi
Current Journalism Fellows
Gawhara Abou-eid
Amna Khalafalla
Columnists
Lauren Abunassar
Joseph Fahim