Pioneer in Tunisian Feminism: Dr. Tawhida Ben Cheikh
An icon of Arab feminism, Tunisian gynecologist-obstetrician Tawhida Ben Cheikh was honored in March with her image emblazoned upon Tunisian currency. A pioneer in women’s med…
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Meet the American Who Became a Moroccan Sufi Mystic (Part 1 of 2)
From the hippy scene of 1960s California, to the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region, to Marrakech, Michael Abdurrahman Fitzgerald’s story is one of a life dedicated to spirituality a…
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Nadine Labaki: Fearless Lebanese Filmmaker with a Mission
Growing up in war-stricken Lebanon, Nadine Labaki’s chances of becoming a globally recognized filmmaker and actress were slim. Now, as one of her country’s most consequential…
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Natacha Atlas: Bridging Arabic and Western Music, One Fusion at a Time
Natacha Atlas is one of the most prominent artists to enrich the world with masterful blends of musical styles. Her bold fusion of Arabic and Western tunes is a breath of fres…
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Kabareh Cheikhats: The Moroccan Band Challenging Gender Norms
Kabareh Cheikhats is using music both as a celebration of tradition and as a vehicle for cultural change. Their lead singer, Ghassan El Hakim, believes that music can act as a…
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May Ziade: Arab Romantic Poet and Feminist Pioneer
Founder of one of the most famous literary salons in the Arab world during the twenties and thirties of the last century, she was one of the leading female figures of al-Nahda…
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