Oct 18

Oct 18 Kasem family wears traditional Palestinian thobes on Family Feud

Blog, culture, community, Podcast, Palestine in America, You Should Know

Sabrin Kasem, Noor Qasem and Mirah Abulaban joined the Palestine in America podcast to discuss their thought process, Steve Harvey’s reaction and the stories behind each of the thobes they wore.

Jan 1

Jan 1 Yalla Shabab helps teach Palestinian Culture, History to Chicagoland youth

Samaher AbuRabah

community, Palestine in America

Many youth around the Chicagoland area have found a way to educate themselves on Palestinian culture and history through American Muslims for Palestine, specifically their sub group: Yalla Shabab.

Jun 20

Jun 20 Palestinian Hustle brings Tell Your Story line to life

Palestine in America

community, Palestine in America

Palestinian Hustlers’ first "TELL YOUR STORY" open mic night was a success. 17 people attended the inaugural event.

May 11

May 11 Second annual Gaza 5K in Chicago raises money for mental health

KAKE

Palestine in America, community

The second annual Gaza 5K—hosted by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) USA—in Chicago raised more than $67,000 this year for mental health.

Apr 6

Apr 6 Wear the Peace tackles global issues

KAKE

community, Palestine in America

Two Palestinian-American business students at Northeastern Illinois University launched a new clothing company to increase awareness of global issues.

Mar 3

Mar 3 PiA thanks PCRF for its dedication to children in the Middle East

KAKE

Palestine in America, community

Feb 16

Feb 16 Friends’ Central School silences Palestinian advocacy

KAKE

Palestine in America, Education, community

Two teachers were suspended indefinitely from Friends’ Central School in Philadelphia for supervising a club that invited a Palestinian speaker to campus.

Jan 4

Jan 4 Emails reveal Rahm Emanuel’s talks with Israeli airline

KAKE

Palestine in America, Politics, News, community

Emails released from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s private account included correspondence with the Israeli airline El Al. The emails revealed that Emanuel proposed to El Al leadership that the airline fly out of Chicago.

Jan 3

Jan 3 Kal Penn Wins $25,000 for Palestinian Refugees

KAKE

Palestine in America, community

ABC’s “Designated Survivor” actor, Kal Penn, competed in “MasterChef Celebrity Showdown” and won $25,000 for Palestinian refugees.

Jan 1

Jan 1 Palestine in America held its first ever ‘Unplugged’ event

KAKE

Palestine in America, community, Music

Palestine in America held its first ever “Unplugged” event on New Year’s Eve. The event was held at Watan Studio in Chicago’s southwest suburb, Orland Park.

Dec 12

Dec 12 Manal Fakhoury exemplifies public service rooted in Palestinian identity

KAKE

Palestine in America, community, You Should Know

When Manal Fakhoury was six years old, her family immigrated from Palestine to California—but they never lost touch with their roots.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Palestine in America hosts first-ever ‘Unplugged’ event

KAKE

Palestine in America, Music, community

Palestine in America hosts first-ever “Unplugged” event for Palestinian American artists. Diversity of Palestinian American talent to be showcased at inaugural event

Dec 3

Dec 3 ‘The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey’ excerpt

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Palestine in America, community, culture, food

This is an excerpt from Just World Books- “The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey” By Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Schmitt

Oct 19

Oct 19 Exploring Palestinian Culture through Art: Q&A with the creator of Watan

Carlos Khalil Guzman

Palestine in America, Art, community, Q&A, Blog

When we talk about Palestinian resistance, certain things automatically come to mind, such as the BDS call by Palestinian Civil Society; Sumud (steadfastness) of the people in Gaza; Palestinian hunger strikers among others. But we often miss to mention one important aspect of resistance that all oppressed people have protected for hundreds of years – Art.