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Art as Resistance | Lara Bedewi Is Telling One Arab Story at a Time — and That’s the Point
By Lauren Abunassar
While Bedewi has often worried that her films will be misconstrued as representative of all Arab experience, she has increasingly felt permitted to tell ‘one’ Arab story, not ‘the’ Arab story.
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.
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