Tag Archives: Arab American

Samantha

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Marwa

As a child I always secretly wished my name was Samantha, like the character from my then favorite book series “American Girls.” I don’t know, but I was kind of over people choking over my two-syllable name and never (ever!) … Continue reading →

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Will They Ever Call Your Death Beautiful?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Marwa

Will they ever call your death beautiful? Your life a sacrifice? Will your death ever matter, or make headlines or be called a tragedy? I often watch the video posted below by  poets Nate Marshall and Demetrium Amparan, two high … Continue reading →

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Dear White People…

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Marwa

Dear White People, I have something to say. This morning I did not wake up to prove to you my right to exist. I did not wake up to answer your questions about where I’m ‘from’ or where I’m ‘from … Continue reading →

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