Aug 3

Aug 3 Hadi Abuatelah released into parents' custody

PALESTINIAN TEENAGER, HADI ABUATELAH WAS RELEASED FROM THE COOK COUNTY JUVENILE CORRECTION CENTER INTO HIS PARENTS CUSTODY AUGUST SECOND.

Aug 1

Aug 1 FAJJR+ALI to release new EP 'Insecurities'

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Music, Palestine in America, Podcast

Ali Andre Ali grew up in Massachusetts and is the son of a Palestiian American man and a Bostonian-Irish woman. Fajjr Khan was born and raised in the rural hills of Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania and is the daughter of Pakistani parents.Together, they are pop duo FAJJR+ALI. They join the podcast to discuss how they met, their friendship and their imminent EP Insecurities.

Jul 29

Jul 29 Writing is Not Enough

Omar Zahzah

Blog, Palestine in America, op-eds

If you’re a Palestinian writer or academic who can’t be bothered to help others, you’re not even comparable to the tobacco-flavored spit in Kanafani’s mouth, let alone his icon or legacy.

Jul 22

Jul 22 Orlando Magic hire Ameer Bahhur as head video coordinator

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, sports, Podcast, News, Palestine in America

Three months after being hired by the Orlando Magic and a little more than a week following his first NBA Summer League, Ameer Bahhur joined Palestine in America’s podcast to discuss his journey to the NBA, his working relationship with Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, and whether he prefers Maklouba or Mensef.

Jul 6

Jul 6 South Asian Jewish writer fired for supporting Palestinian human rights

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, News, Podcast, Palestine in America

South Asian Jewish writer at Rice University and anti-Zionist organizer, Anna Rajagopal was fired by Avoda, a Jewish social justice organization, hours following a targeted campaign by stopantisemitism.org—a website that doxxes Palestinians and their supporters.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Pre order Palestine in America food edition

Palestine in America

Blog, food, News, Palestine in America, Print Issue

JInan Deena, the Palestinian activist and foodie, will introduce us to Palestinian chefs you must get to know, like Knafah Queens, Samir Cooks, Anan Zahr, Lulu Abura, Reem Assil, Marcelle Afram and Danny Dubbaneh of Z&Z.

May 31

May 31 Masafer Yatta: the people’s resistance

Samer Hassan

Blog, News, Palestine in America

Adra’s family, like many others in Masafer Yatta, are threatened by the encroaching settler state, who now occupy the hills surrounding the Palestinian community.

Feb 25

Feb 25 Laith Khalid Zalloum: International Hooper, Entrepreneur

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Palestine in America, Print Issue, Sports Edition, You Should Know

Zalloum joined Palestine in America on Zoom to discuss an array of subjects. In our first interview with the professional basketball player, we discussed his career, who he modeled his game after, and what it was like visiting Palestine for the first time as a pro basketball player.

Feb 24

Feb 24 Ahmad Ibrahim: “The Palestinian Golden Boy”

Nader Ihmoud

Palestine in America, Print Issue, Q&A, Sports Edition, You Should Know, Blog

Last year, in a match surrounded by controversy, Ibrahim dethroned Adam Rothweiler, who held the title for the previous three years. In an interview with Palestine in America for our sports edition and our podcast, the 25-year-old described what it takes to become a pro fighter, wanting to defend his title this year, and the drama that ensued before and after winning the WBC title.

Feb 23

Feb 23 Emily Ibrahim: Balancing education and international soccer stardom

Nader Ihmoud

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

From “kiddy clinic” at three years old to being one of the youngest members of the Palestinian senior national team, Emily Ibrahim was all in on one sport — soccer.

Feb 22

Feb 22 Tina El-Amoor: Hard work, dedication, and believing in yourself

Nader Ihmoud

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

El-Amoor was the first U.S. citizen to play with the Palestinian national team. She talked with PiA about her growing friendship with teammate Emily Ibrahim, as well as how she balances playing for a national team, Division 1 college team, and being a student at Gardner-Webb University.

Feb 22

Feb 22 Letter from the Editor: Back to sports reporting

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, From the Editor, Sports Edition, sports, Print Issue, Palestine in America

When you flip through this edition, you’ll understand what it took for Emily Ibrahim to earn a spot on the Palestinian national soccer team, how Ahmad Ibrahim — the Palestinian Golden Boy — achieved his ultimate goal of winning the World Boxing Council Mauy Thai belt, and how Laith Zalloum started playing basketball because of health purposes but ended up becoming a pro hooper.

Feb 14

Feb 14 Ihmoud's Moods Episode 18: NBA trade deadline

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Podcast, sports, Palestine in America

Feb 14

Feb 14 Palestinian you should know: Laith Khalid Zalloum (Part 2)

Nader Ihmoud

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

During part two of our interview with the professional basketball player, we discussed his career, who he modeled his game after, and what it was like visiting Palestine for the first time as a pro basketball player.

Feb 8

Feb 8 Palestinian you should know: Ahmad Ibrahim (Part 2)

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Palestine in America, Print Issue, sports, Sports Edition, You Should Know, Podcast

During the second part of our interview with Ahmad Ibrahim for the sports edition, we discussed his plans for 2022, defending the WBC title, his thoughts on Jake Paul and the UFC feud and his love for Palestine.

Feb 6

Feb 6 Ihmoud's Moods Episode 17: I'd rather be at Wrigley

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Palestine in America, Podcast, sports

On this week’s episode, Nader discusses his birthday plans, Brian Flores’ lawsuit against all 32 NFL teams and the Chicago Bulls loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Jan 28

Jan 28 Ihmoud's Moods Episode 16: Sports Edition

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Podcast, Sports Edition, sports

If you missed the live show, Palestine in America publishes the episodes on our podcast via Spotify. On this week’s episode, we got a look at Nader’s letter from the editor for the upcoming sports edition, we discuss the Chicago Bears signing General Manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus and the NBA All-Star starters.

Jan 21

Jan 21 Ihmoud's Moods Episode 15: Rooting for "Fluffy"

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Palestine in America, Podcast, sports

On this week’s episode, Nader discusses the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, the resource Decolonize Palestine, Chicago Bulls needing a big man and the NFL playoffs. This weekend we are rooting for Laken Tomlinson, Ihmoud’s former high school classmate and wrestling teammate, who is an offensive lineman for the San Fransisco 49ers as they play the Green Bay Packers this weekend.

Jan 13

Jan 13 A Palestinian you should know: Tina El-Amoor (Part one)

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Palestine in America, Podcast, Print Issue, sports, Sports Edition, You Should Know

In part one of our interview with El-Amoor, we discuss the difference between playing for a national team and playing Division I soccer, her experience playing for the Palestinian national team and having family and friends watch her play in Palestine during the AFC qualifiers last year.

Jan 10

Jan 10 A Palestinian you should know: Laith Zalloum (part one)

Nader Ihmoud

Podcast, Print Issue, sports, Sports Edition, Blog, Palestine in America, You Should Know

In part one of our interview with Zalloum, he schools us on Palestinian basketball players, what its like playing in Palestine and what he thinks of the Palestinian Basketball Federation and the Palestinian Premier League.