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Yacoub Shaheen, the Assyrian singer from Palestine taking Arab Idol by storm

February 17, 2017 by alexrezashams

Originally published by Ajam Media Collective on February 17, 2017. In just a few short months, Yacoub Shaheen has gone from a local singer in the West Bank town of

Iraq Reporting

Iraq’s Turkmen mobilise for a post-ISIL future

February 13, 2017 by alexrezashams

Originally published by Aljazeera on February 13, 2017. The minority group has long been divided along sectarian lines – but recent events could bring greater unity. When fighters from

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Welcome to the Beef Capital of India

November 20, 2016 by alexrezashams

Originally published on Roads and Kingdoms and Slate on November 20, 2016. In Hyderabad, a cosmopolitan culinary culture fights back against the Hindu nationalist current sweeping the nation. A dish of

Mexico Reporting

The Arab heart of Mexico City

November 15, 2016 by alexrezashams

Originally published on Middle East Eye on November 15, 2016. Arab immigrants have become a normal part of everyday life, but in many ways they remain a community apart A

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“Obama Built the Structures for Trump”: A Terrifying Legacy of Mass Deportation

October 16, 2016 by alexrezashams

Originally published by Truthout on October 16, 2016. Jose Juan Moreno sits in the room at the University Church on Chicago’s Southside where he has sought sanctuary from Immigration

Iran Reporting

Iran Hits the Beach

September 13, 2016 by alexrezashams

Tourism is booming, and millions of Iranians are re-discovering the seductions of their northern Caspian Sea coast.

Iran Reporting USA

The Tourist’s Guide to Tehrangeles: Exploring the Capital of the Iranian Diaspora

August 10, 2016 by alexrezashams

Originally published by Ajam Media Collective on August 10, 2016. Los Angeles is the undisputed capital of the global Iranian diaspora. Home to a community of at least 700,000 Iranians

Palestine Reporting

Bethlehem centre revives iconic Palestinian Christian craft

July 30, 2016 by alexrezashams

Icon school creates opening for local artists to tap into ancient skills and challenge cheap tourist-targeting imports

Iraq Reporting USA

Chicago’s Assyrians embrace new technology to save ancient language

June 8, 2016 by alexrezashams

Assyrians based in Chicago are united in keeping Syriac alive in the US while hoping to spark a revolution in language learning

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Transgender Muslims in America Fight Bigotry on Two Fronts

April 15, 2016 by alexrezashams

Originally published on Muftah. The wave of Islamophobia erupting across the United States has taken a toll on every aspect of Muslim American life. A climate of fear has emerged in the

Yacoub Shaheen, the Assyrian singer from Palestine taking Arab Idol by storm

Iraq’s Turkmen mobilise for a post-ISIL future

Welcome to the Beef Capital of India

The Arab heart of Mexico City

“Obama Built the Structures for Trump”: A Terrifying Legacy of Mass Deportation

Iran Hits the Beach

The Tourist’s Guide to Tehrangeles: Exploring the Capital of the Iranian Diaspora

Bethlehem centre revives iconic Palestinian Christian craft

Chicago’s Assyrians embrace new technology to save ancient language

Transgender Muslims in America Fight Bigotry on Two Fronts

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