I wrote a few pieces over the last couple of years on "where I'm really from" and how many internal and external factors and circumstances determine one's identity. Suppose you've been following me for a while now. In that case, you already know that I usually identify as a Canadian, North African and Arab because, … Continue reading We Don’t Negotiate With… The Media’s Portrayal of the Middle East
Cover Up You Slut Your Hair is Showing
On September 10, 2000, I woke up with my heart racing and my mind running a million miles a minute, or so it felt that way (don't question my memory, it's freakishly that good). I spent the first half of the summer in Syria with my dad's family and returned with a sinking feeling after … Continue reading Cover Up You Slut Your Hair is Showing
Sunday Preach 