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Letter from the Guest Editor

Letter from the Guest Editor

Ryah Aqel
Blog, Film, From the Editor, Palestine in America, Print Issue, You Should Know, Podcast

Through this edition, I have offered you readers a mere glimpse into the rich world that is Palestinian film–there are so many artists, producers, curators, editors, and more that I would love to share with you, but we only had so much space and time. That said, I am thrilled to be able to offer you a piece of my teachers and peer practitioners who are rebuilding the Palestinian image archive.

Palestine in America is publishing its first Film Edition

Palestine in America is publishing its first Film Edition

Palestine in America
Blog, Press Release, Print Issue, Film, Palestine in America

Palestine in America is finalizing our first Film Edition. Ryah Aqel (she/her), cultural producer, writer, and multimedia artist, will use her expertise to be our guest editor.

In 2020, she produced Darine Hotait and Hala Alyan's TALLAHASSEE, distributed by The New Yorker. She was previously a Sundance Institute Knight Foundation fellow and a Sundance Institute Women in Film Finance & Strategy Intensive fellow.

“Sorry for my 3arabi:” The politics of language and translation in Palestine solidarity

“Sorry for my 3arabi:” The politics of language and translation in Palestine solidarity

Omar Zahzah
Blog, Opinion, Palestine in America

It is instead a matter of duty: duty to be conscious of and attentive to the myriad, lesser-acknowledged struggles of Palestinian comrades challenging Zionist settler-colonialism; duty to ensure that I resist, in however limited a fashion, the ongoing dominance of US-centrism by pushing myself to default to Arabic whenever possible; and, finally, duty to push back against seemingly entrenched conventions to allow for new possibilities of communication and connection to take place.

Palestinian you should know: Samir Mogannam

Palestinian you should know: Samir Mogannam

Palestine in America
Blog, food, Food Edition, Palestine in America, Podcast, Print Issue, You Should Know

Samir Mogannam, who began as a sous-chef and has dabbled in an array of cuisines, opened San Francisco-based Beit Rima —an ode to his mother — in 2019 and now is working on a cookbook with her to help preserve Palestinian identity.

In our interview with the Palestinian chef, we discussed his family, his thoughts on cultural preservation and his advice for any Palestinians considering joining the food industr

Power plate: How a D.C. chef reclaims and uplifts their Palestinian and trans identities

Power plate: How a D.C. chef reclaims and uplifts their Palestinian and trans identities

Jinan Deena
Blog, Palestine in America, Podcast, Print Issue, Food Edition, food

The story of Marcelle, while fraught at times, has turned into a beautiful narrative that celebrates the most amazing parts of them. At their core, they are passionate, supportive, and compassionate. They serve as an inspiration to me and many other activists and chefs, both Palestinian and non, and have impacted so many in the short time they have been authentically themselves on the scene. As Marcelle told me in an email recently, “In the face of the attempt to demolish our existence, it’s important to use all aspects of who we are to bring our identities to the forefront.” Looking forward to seeing all the amazing things they continue to bring to our community.

Food Edition: Letter from the Editor

Food Edition: Letter from the Editor

Jinan Deena
Food Edition, Blog, food, From the Editor, Palestine in America, Podcast, You Should Know

I never set out to be a chef.

I know it seems like a lie. My parents owned a restaurant for most of my life, and I know the ins and outs of the business. I also worked in other restaurants over the years, and I have so many friends and family in the industry. When I moved to Washington, D.C. in 2017, I started hosting dinner parties, sometimes for up to 50 people. I was never happier than when I was feeding people and seeing the joy on their faces as they took that first bite.

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