https://simplecast.com Bas Sou'al | afikra Community Podcast afikra is all about asking questions and exploring something new. This series takes some of the questions about the histories and cultures of the Arab world asked and explored in one of our community presentations, and broadens it into a podcast episode hosted by Mysa Kafil-Hussain and Yasmin Khawaja. Joining them are community members from our global chapters to explore a topic that they researched and presented. The presentations are the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, research it and develop the ‎presentation. The goal of these presentations is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. 2021-2024 Bas Sou'al | afikra - عفكرة Community Podcasts | afikra LLC en Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:16 +0000 https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com Bas Sou'al | afikra Community Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1ce0a58c-3e05-4d4b-a2e7-f3ffb869b215/04fae331-47e7-4fe7-9d6c-7d57889173c6/3000x3000/series-covers-bassou-al.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com episodic afikra is all about asking questions and exploring something new. This series takes some of the questions about the histories and cultures of the Arab world asked and explored in one of our community presentations, and broadens it into a podcast episode hosted by Mysa Kafil-Hussain and Yasmin Khawaja. Joining them are community members from our global chapters to explore a topic that they researched and presented. The presentations are the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, research it and develop the ‎presentation. The goal of these presentations is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. afikra false https://feeds.simplecast.com/lLBqiFFf afikra, history, arab, arab history, arabic, art, community presentation, mena, middle east, culture, music, architecture, literature afikra mikey@afikra.com 34407168-ab0c-4c22-96b6-fcfba3733701 Who Were the First Photographers of Aleppo? | Jad Moussalli This episode was recorded on March 26th, 2023

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]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/jad-moussali-chAX7vwP This episode was recorded on March 26th, 2023

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]]> Who Were the First Photographers of Aleppo? | Jad Moussalli afikra 00:57:52 In the final episode of this season of Bas Sou'al, the afikra coumminity podcast, Jad Moussalli takes us back through the history of photography in Aleppo. Through the camera lens, we learn about certain moments in the city's histories, its key figures, and its minority communities. Jad introduces us to photographers in Aleppo during the late ottoman period (1870-1920) and the French mandate (1920-1950) and explains how his passion for Aleppo's photographers began. In the final episode of this season of Bas Sou'al, the afikra coumminity podcast, Jad Moussalli takes us back through the history of photography in Aleppo. Through the camera lens, we learn about certain moments in the city's histories, its key figures, and its minority communities. Jad introduces us to photographers in Aleppo during the late ottoman period (1870-1920) and the French mandate (1920-1950) and explains how his passion for Aleppo's photographers began. false full 85 c729d368-e0df-416d-a613-31981a3b3bd9 Who are the Circassians and How Did They End Up in the Middle East? | Alia Azouqa This podcast was recorded on May 1st 2023.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

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📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/alia-azouqa-hD1YkqnS This podcast was recorded on May 1st 2023.

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Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

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]]> Who are the Circassians and How Did They End Up in the Middle East? | Alia Azouqa afikra 00:41:54 Alia Azouqa takes a deep dive into the Circassians – an indigenous Northwest Caucasian ethnic group and nation native to the historical country and region of Circassia in the North Caucasus – and how it ended up in the Middle East. She tells us about the history of the Circassians through the eras, the right of return, and learning the Circassian language as an adult. Alia Azouqa takes a deep dive into the Circassians – an indigenous Northwest Caucasian ethnic group and nation native to the historical country and region of Circassia in the North Caucasus – and how it ended up in the Middle East. She tells us about the history of the Circassians through the eras, the right of return, and learning the Circassian language as an adult. false full 84 7803895f-20a2-476c-9818-14f14126c963 Who was L.A Attorney George Shibley? | Farrah Berrou This episode was recorded on May 21st 2023 and was based on a presentation that Farrah gave at a afikra presentation in Los Angeles.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

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#ArabAmerica #HistoryPodcast #WestCoast 

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/farrah-berrou-CuStU5d7 This episode was recorded on May 21st 2023 and was based on a presentation that Farrah gave at a afikra presentation in Los Angeles.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

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Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

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#ArabAmerica #HistoryPodcast #WestCoast 

]]> Who was L.A Attorney George Shibley? | Farrah Berrou afikra 00:42:07 Farrah Berrou explores the life of George Shibley, a left-wing lawyer who represented the Chicano defendants in the 1942 "Sleepy Lagoon" California case (later the basis for the film Zoot Suit). Farrah tells us about the cultural significance of Zoot Suits, about defense attorney George Shibley, and how the trial unfolded. We discover LA during the 40s, the different tensions that existed at the time, and George Shibley's lost legacy. Farrah Berrou explores the life of George Shibley, a left-wing lawyer who represented the Chicano defendants in the 1942 "Sleepy Lagoon" California case (later the basis for the film Zoot Suit). Farrah tells us about the cultural significance of Zoot Suits, about defense attorney George Shibley, and how the trial unfolded. We discover LA during the 40s, the different tensions that existed at the time, and George Shibley's lost legacy. false full 83 b46678d3-c685-4b3b-a2dd-6edb56d28017 Aden: Queen Elizabeth II’s Last Foothold in Arabia | Abdulah Al-Ghoul This episode was recorded on April 13, 2023.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/toronto/2023/alghoul

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#MiddleEasternStudies #Yemen #BritishColonialism #Empire

]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/abdulah-alghoul-HYWgVo6_ This episode was recorded on April 13, 2023.

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afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

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#MiddleEasternStudies #Yemen #BritishColonialism #Empire

]]> Aden: Queen Elizabeth II’s Last Foothold in Arabia | Abdulah Al-Ghoul afikra 00:42:41 In this episode of the afikra community podcast, Bas Sou'al, Abdulah Al-Ghoul talks about Aden, inspired by an Al-Jazeera article titled "Queen Elizabeth's Last Foothold in Arabia". He gives a brief overview of the key historical context around Britain's colony in Yemen, changing sentiments leading to the "Aden Emergency" through which Yemen gained independence, and the birth of South Yemen — the Arab world's only Marxist state. Finally, together with co-hosts Mysa and Yasmin, he talks about the important (but often overlooked) legacy and ongoing impact of the British in Yemen. In this episode of the afikra community podcast, Bas Sou'al, Abdulah Al-Ghoul talks about Aden, inspired by an Al-Jazeera article titled "Queen Elizabeth's Last Foothold in Arabia". He gives a brief overview of the key historical context around Britain's colony in Yemen, changing sentiments leading to the "Aden Emergency" through which Yemen gained independence, and the birth of South Yemen — the Arab world's only Marxist state. Finally, together with co-hosts Mysa and Yasmin, he talks about the important (but often overlooked) legacy and ongoing impact of the British in Yemen. false full 82 966fbf9e-9af5-4f1a-abfc-f3c64be73c2d Almadraba: A Tuna-Fishing Technique From Andalusia | Mohamad Tassabehji This episode was recorded on April 16, 2023.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

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Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/
 

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afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

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#TunaFishing #Almadraba #FoodHistories #SpanishHistory #Andalusia

]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/mohamed-tassabehji-_qPvE5yS This episode was recorded on April 16, 2023.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

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Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/
 

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afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

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#TunaFishing #Almadraba #FoodHistories #SpanishHistory #Andalusia

]]> Almadraba: A Tuna-Fishing Technique From Andalusia | Mohamad Tassabehji afikra 00:34:42 In this episode of Bas Sou'al – afikra's community podcast – Mohamad Tassabehji looks into the ancient art of tuna-fishing based on an article on Almadraba Tuna from Andalucia.com. He tells us about the ancient art of tuna fishing invented by Arabs and brought to Spain, explaining the fundamental techniques that still exist to this day. In this episode of Bas Sou'al – afikra's community podcast – Mohamad Tassabehji looks into the ancient art of tuna-fishing based on an article on Almadraba Tuna from Andalucia.com. He tells us about the ancient art of tuna fishing invented by Arabs and brought to Spain, explaining the fundamental techniques that still exist to this day. false full 81 9dc9f84c-d5fe-4a8a-99cf-e90a394152d4 Moroccans of Vietnam: "40 Years of Solitude" Al Jazeera Documentary | Franca Al-Khouri In this episode of the afikra community podcast series, Bas Sou'al, Franca Al-Khouri from afikra's Berlin chapter gives a "Forward" presentation on an Al Jazeera English-language documentary "40 Years of Solitude". The documentary follows Moroccan soldiers who fought for the French in the Indochina War in Vietnam in the mid-20th century and remained in Vietnam after Morocco's Independence.

Using the documentary as a starting point, Franca explores the relationship between France (as a colonial power), Morocco and Vietnam and the lasting impact of the Indochina War on the families that were left behind.

This episode was recorded on May 15, 2023.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

Hosted by:

Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

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afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/franca-al-khouri-kEHdfBZM In this episode of the afikra community podcast series, Bas Sou'al, Franca Al-Khouri from afikra's Berlin chapter gives a "Forward" presentation on an Al Jazeera English-language documentary "40 Years of Solitude". The documentary follows Moroccan soldiers who fought for the French in the Indochina War in Vietnam in the mid-20th century and remained in Vietnam after Morocco's Independence.

Using the documentary as a starting point, Franca explores the relationship between France (as a colonial power), Morocco and Vietnam and the lasting impact of the Indochina War on the families that were left behind.

This episode was recorded on May 15, 2023.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

Hosted by:

Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHJvCx1_KQ

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afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts

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]]> Moroccans of Vietnam: "40 Years of Solitude" Al Jazeera Documentary | Franca Al-Khouri afikra 00:31:28 false full 87 c2eb9fcf-3ef5-4622-800f-603aa4725f90 What Is the History of Sonnenallee, Also Known As the "Arab Street" in Berlin? | Tala Fasheh In this episode of Bas Sou'al – the @afikra_community podcast – Tala Fasheh explores the history of Sonnenallee, aka the "Arab Street" in Berlin. She talks about the different circumstances the street has lived and overcome throughout time, beginning from its construction, to the times of Nazi Germany and the Cold War, post-German reunification, and finally present day, touching on future implications.

This episode was recorded on July 23rd 2023.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here https://www.afikra.com/talks/berlin/2023/fasheh

Connect with Tala 👉https://www.instagram.com/ta.la.fa?igsh=MXd6ZHVxd2kycWlibA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Hosted by:

Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHJvCx1_KQ

THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK

Explore all episodes in this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7J0x3AHWHxKLKLkLW_YOEK&feature=shared

ABOUT AFIKRA

afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts

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#Berlin #Sonnenalle #GermanHistory

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/tala-fasheh-KG3xow5z In this episode of Bas Sou'al – the @afikra_community podcast – Tala Fasheh explores the history of Sonnenallee, aka the "Arab Street" in Berlin. She talks about the different circumstances the street has lived and overcome throughout time, beginning from its construction, to the times of Nazi Germany and the Cold War, post-German reunification, and finally present day, touching on future implications.

This episode was recorded on July 23rd 2023.

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here https://www.afikra.com/talks/berlin/2023/fasheh

Connect with Tala 👉https://www.instagram.com/ta.la.fa?igsh=MXd6ZHVxd2kycWlibA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Hosted by:

Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHJvCx1_KQ

THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK

Explore all episodes in this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7J0x3AHWHxKLKLkLW_YOEK&feature=shared

ABOUT AFIKRA

afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts

⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official

🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra

#Berlin #Sonnenalle #GermanHistory

]]> What Is the History of Sonnenallee, Also Known As the "Arab Street" in Berlin? | Tala Fasheh afikra 00:38:49 false full 80 f76f2300-99e0-4563-9f8a-f79240a44b9a Umm Kulthum Through the Eyes of Poet Ahmed Ramy | Mustapha Kammoun In this afikra FWD presentation, recorded on July 17th 2023, Mustapha Kammoun joins us from Berlin to talk about Sélim Nassib's novel "I Loved You For Your Voice" that's based on the life of Umm Kulthum. The book is told through the eyes of poet Ahmed Ramy, the man who wrote her lyrics and loved her in vain. Mustapha dives into their relationship, unrequited love, their music and her iconic "voice that sets pain free."

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

Hosted by:

Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHJvCx1_KQ

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Explore all episodes in this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7J0x3AHWHxKLKLkLW_YOEK&feature=shared

ABOUT AFIKRA

afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts

⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official

🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/mustapha-kammoun-oZejG38a In this afikra FWD presentation, recorded on July 17th 2023, Mustapha Kammoun joins us from Berlin to talk about Sélim Nassib's novel "I Loved You For Your Voice" that's based on the life of Umm Kulthum. The book is told through the eyes of poet Ahmed Ramy, the man who wrote her lyrics and loved her in vain. Mustapha dives into their relationship, unrequited love, their music and her iconic "voice that sets pain free."

All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

Hosted by:

Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHJvCx1_KQ

THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK

Explore all episodes in this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7J0x3AHWHxKLKLkLW_YOEK&feature=shared

ABOUT AFIKRA

afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts

⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official

🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra

]]> Umm Kulthum Through the Eyes of Poet Ahmed Ramy | Mustapha Kammoun afikra 00:39:45 false full 79 fcec74b0-64df-4453-b362-bfd9426a44fd Why Do Elements Of Yemeni Culture Appear in Indonesia? | Asma Ibrahim This episode was recorded on July 10 2023. Asma Ibrahim from afikra's London chapter kicks off a new season of the afika community podcast, Bas Sou'al, and shares her Feature presentation on the Hadrami diaspora's role in bringing Yemeni Culture to Indonesia. Asma starts by sharing a clip from the viral WhatsApp video that inspired her to dive deeper into this topic before reflecting on how the Yemeni diaspora contributed so successfully and deeply to their adopted culture. She traces the first movements out of Yemen to settlements in Indonesia and sheds light on the strong inter-generational efforts to preserve a connection to their home.

All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

Hosted by:

Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHJvCx1_KQ

THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK

Explore all episodes in this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7J0x3AHWHxKLKLkLW_YOEK&feature=shared

ABOUT AFIKRA

afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts

⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official

🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra

 

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/asma-final-IHp6W7r4 This episode was recorded on July 10 2023. Asma Ibrahim from afikra's London chapter kicks off a new season of the afika community podcast, Bas Sou'al, and shares her Feature presentation on the Hadrami diaspora's role in bringing Yemeni Culture to Indonesia. Asma starts by sharing a clip from the viral WhatsApp video that inspired her to dive deeper into this topic before reflecting on how the Yemeni diaspora contributed so successfully and deeply to their adopted culture. She traces the first movements out of Yemen to settlements in Indonesia and sheds light on the strong inter-generational efforts to preserve a connection to their home.

All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim

Hosted by:

Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/

Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/

Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHJvCx1_KQ

THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK

Explore all episodes in this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7J0x3AHWHxKLKLkLW_YOEK&feature=shared

ABOUT AFIKRA

afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.

📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters

🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts

⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official

🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra

 

]]> Why Do Elements Of Yemeni Culture Appear in Indonesia? | Asma Ibrahim afikra 00:40:26 false full 78 3c8b8e99-df9e-43e7-bc74-e9db6c466691 FWD: "White Tears/Brown Scars” Book by Ruby Hamad [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Sima Bou Jawde talks to us about Ruby Hamad's book: "White Tears/Brown Scars".The book was published in 2019, and it catalyzes the debate on how white feminism aids in silencing women of color’s lived experiences, while using their tears as a weapon in aiding white supremacy.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-white-tears-brown-scars-book-by-ruby-hamad-community-presentation-BFx1yIF4 In this afikra FWD, Sima Bou Jawde talks to us about Ruby Hamad's book: "White Tears/Brown Scars".The book was published in 2019, and it catalyzes the debate on how white feminism aids in silencing women of color’s lived experiences, while using their tears as a weapon in aiding white supremacy.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "White Tears/Brown Scars” Book by Ruby Hamad [Community Presentation] afikra 00:13:49 false full 76 09fb11dc-d305-49ca-9951-bb29a9290cc4 FWD: "Dabke Rituals and Transformations" From Fawwaz Traboulsi's book [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Samer Bou Jawde sheds light on Fawwaz Traboulsi’s book (إن كان بدّك تعشق...) and specifically the chapter on Dabke rituals and transformations. Samer talks about Dabke origins, key players and relationships, cultural characteristics, rituals and transitions.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-dabke-rituals-and-transformations-from-fawwaz-traboulsis-book-community-presentation-fVkcEP_B In this afikra FWD, Samer Bou Jawde sheds light on Fawwaz Traboulsi’s book (إن كان بدّك تعشق...) and specifically the chapter on Dabke rituals and transformations. Samer talks about Dabke origins, key players and relationships, cultural characteristics, rituals and transitions.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Dabke Rituals and Transformations" From Fawwaz Traboulsi's book [Community Presentation] afikra 00:22:08 false full 77 7a86b15e-2b40-45e5-a650-984fa105bd59 FWD: “The Hadrami Diaspora: Community-Building on the Indian Ocean” [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Mudassir Azam forwards a book by Leif Manger on the Hadrami Diaspora.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:54:21 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-hadrami-diaspora-community-building-on-the-indian-ocean-community-presentation-_LIkDbYc In this afikra FWD, Mudassir Azam forwards a book by Leif Manger on the Hadrami Diaspora.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “The Hadrami Diaspora: Community-Building on the Indian Ocean” [Community Presentation] afikra 00:17:31 false full 75 98f06583-c5ba-476f-ad35-5b5077f064a0 FWD: “Architectural Education in Iraq: A Case Study” by Rifat Chadirji [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Sarah Abufarha shares a paper written by the famous Iraqi Architecture Rifat Chadirj who is known as the father of modern Iraqi architecture on Architectural Education in Iraq.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:53:36 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-architectural-education-in-iraq-a-case-study-by-rifat-chadirji-community-presentation-TmduXWmP In this afikra FWD, Sarah Abufarha shares a paper written by the famous Iraqi Architecture Rifat Chadirj who is known as the father of modern Iraqi architecture on Architectural Education in Iraq.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Architectural Education in Iraq: A Case Study” by Rifat Chadirji [Community Presentation] afikra 00:14:07 false full 74 51526737-8043-4536-9d39-4a75f368ebb8 FWD: “Inventing Home: The Making of Lebanon and the Lebanese Diaspora” by Akram F. Khater In this afikra FWD, Gustavo Racy forwards a book on the Lebanese diaspora by Akram F. Khater, Inventing Home: Emigration, Gender, and the Middle Class in Lebanon, 1870-1920. Inventing Home delves into the stories of these travels, shedding much-needed light on the impact of emigration and immigration on the development of modernity. 

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:38:26 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-inventing-home-the-making-of-lebanon-and-the-lebanese-diaspora-by-akram-f-khater-nrixmp4A In this afikra FWD, Gustavo Racy forwards a book on the Lebanese diaspora by Akram F. Khater, Inventing Home: Emigration, Gender, and the Middle Class in Lebanon, 1870-1920. Inventing Home delves into the stories of these travels, shedding much-needed light on the impact of emigration and immigration on the development of modernity. 

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Inventing Home: The Making of Lebanon and the Lebanese Diaspora” by Akram F. Khater afikra 00:13:40 false full 73 690c7b06-7cd3-42a8-a29d-9a8caacb6068 FWD: منصات التراث الرقمية في اليمن: فرص وتحديات" -مجلة المدنية" [Community Presentation] يحدثنا صادق يحيى الحراسي عن منصات التراث الرقمية في اليمن مستندا الى مقال من مجلة المدينة. وهي مجلة رقمية تسلط الضوء على الثقافة والمجتمع المدني في اليمن.

ملاحظة: هذا العرض التقديمي هو أولى العروض المقدمة باللغة العربية على منصة عفكرة. 

مقدمو مجتمع "عفكرة" ليسوأ خبراء في المواضيع المقدمة. يشارك المقدمون معلومات عن الموضوع على أمل تحفيز الاهتمام فبه.

In this afikra FWD, Sadiq Al-Harasi shares an article from Almadanya Magazine exploring the Digital Heritage Platforms in Yemen and the opportunities and challenges they face.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:23:08 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-community-presentation-mqpaydir-x2WN3AQB يحدثنا صادق يحيى الحراسي عن منصات التراث الرقمية في اليمن مستندا الى مقال من مجلة المدينة. وهي مجلة رقمية تسلط الضوء على الثقافة والمجتمع المدني في اليمن.

ملاحظة: هذا العرض التقديمي هو أولى العروض المقدمة باللغة العربية على منصة عفكرة. 

مقدمو مجتمع "عفكرة" ليسوأ خبراء في المواضيع المقدمة. يشارك المقدمون معلومات عن الموضوع على أمل تحفيز الاهتمام فبه.

In this afikra FWD, Sadiq Al-Harasi shares an article from Almadanya Magazine exploring the Digital Heritage Platforms in Yemen and the opportunities and challenges they face.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: منصات التراث الرقمية في اليمن: فرص وتحديات" -مجلة المدنية" [Community Presentation] afikra 00:11:47 false full 72 2be24a95-3777-4fef-8dd4-aa7b80b3cc86 Feature: Why Did Baghdad Emerge as the Gastro Capital of the Ancient World? [Community Presentation] In this afikra FEATURE, Mohamad Tassabehji Mohamad talks about the city during Baghdad’s Golden Age and the production of cookbooks in that era. He does so by asking the question of "Why did Baghdad emerge as the Gastro capital of the ancient world? Why did they produce so many cookbooks during that era?"

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2022 09:03:09 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/feature-why-did-baghdad-emerge-as-the-gastro-capital-of-the-ancient-world-community-presentation-6Tl4bd2I In this afikra FEATURE, Mohamad Tassabehji Mohamad talks about the city during Baghdad’s Golden Age and the production of cookbooks in that era. He does so by asking the question of "Why did Baghdad emerge as the Gastro capital of the ancient world? Why did they produce so many cookbooks during that era?"

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Feature: Why Did Baghdad Emerge as the Gastro Capital of the Ancient World? [Community Presentation] afikra 00:30:36 false full 71 e2cc6ae1-ae97-42b5-91ea-7c1e3f705730 FWD: الفرعون الأخير، محمد علي" للكاتب جيلبرت سينويه" [Community Presentation] يقدم لنا ليث باسم في هذه الحلقة عن كتاب الفرعون الأخير للكاتب جيلبرت سينويه. يتتطرق هذا الكتاب لحياة محمد علي المعروف بمؤسس مصر الحديثة.

ملاحظة: هذا العرض التقديمي هو أولى العروض المقدمة باللغة العربية على منصة عفكرة. 

مقدمو مجتمع "عفكرة" ليسوأ خبراء في المواضيع المقدمة. يشارك المقدمون معلومات عن الموضوع على أمل تحفيز الاهتمام فبه.

In this afikra FWD, Laith Bassam explores Muhammad Ali's biography as written by Gilbert Sinoue in the book "Le Dernier Pharaon."

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:26:16 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-community-presentation-qQWakIRm يقدم لنا ليث باسم في هذه الحلقة عن كتاب الفرعون الأخير للكاتب جيلبرت سينويه. يتتطرق هذا الكتاب لحياة محمد علي المعروف بمؤسس مصر الحديثة.

ملاحظة: هذا العرض التقديمي هو أولى العروض المقدمة باللغة العربية على منصة عفكرة. 

مقدمو مجتمع "عفكرة" ليسوأ خبراء في المواضيع المقدمة. يشارك المقدمون معلومات عن الموضوع على أمل تحفيز الاهتمام فبه.

In this afikra FWD, Laith Bassam explores Muhammad Ali's biography as written by Gilbert Sinoue in the book "Le Dernier Pharaon."

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: الفرعون الأخير، محمد علي" للكاتب جيلبرت سينويه" [Community Presentation] afikra 00:15:24 false full 70 8bcf0a9f-9a3e-49a6-9691-51d782ea5d0f FWD: "The Ethnographization of Syrian Society at the Azem Palace, Damascus" [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Hellen Almoustafa forwards a chapter from the book "The Art of Minorities: Cultural Representation in Museums of the Middle East and North Africa". The chapter focuses on the Al Azem Palace in Syria and the Ethnographization of Syrian Society.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:44:24 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-ethnographization-of-syrian-society-at-the-azem-palace-damascus-community-presentation-jMLtP_3W In this afikra FWD, Hellen Almoustafa forwards a chapter from the book "The Art of Minorities: Cultural Representation in Museums of the Middle East and North Africa". The chapter focuses on the Al Azem Palace in Syria and the Ethnographization of Syrian Society.

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Ethnographization of Syrian Society at the Azem Palace, Damascus" [Community Presentation] afikra 00:16:28 false full 69 2ba06572-4fa5-4bbb-9c37-2a9a9a00c2b4 FWD: "The Moroccan Community in Palestine" by Noura al-Tijani [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Lina Saad Jaber forwards the article by Noura al-Tijani on the website www.palestine-family.net. PFN is a cultural archive for the Palestinian community and for all others who want to learn more about the Palestinian culture, identity, and history.
Note: Lina is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:58:17 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-moroccan-community-in-palestine-by-noura-al-tijani-community-presentation-NJGuWlcp In this afikra FWD, Lina Saad Jaber forwards the article by Noura al-Tijani on the website www.palestine-family.net. PFN is a cultural archive for the Palestinian community and for all others who want to learn more about the Palestinian culture, identity, and history.
Note: Lina is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Moroccan Community in Palestine" by Noura al-Tijani [Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:17 false full 68 6879fee7-60a3-46e6-b13e-e3763417b5e0 FWD: “Modern Swahili: The Integration of Arabic Culture Into Swahili Literature" [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Hana Ebrahim introduces us to the article, Modern Swahili: The Integration of Arabic Culture Into Swahili Literature. "Due to her geographical position, the African continent has for many centuries hosted visitors from other continents such as Asia and Europe. Such visitors came to Africa as explorers, missionaries, traders, and colonialists. Arabs have had a particularly long history of interaction with East African people, and have therefore made a significant contribution to the development of the Swahili language." Mwaliwa, Hanah. (2018). Modern Swahili: The integration of Arabic culture into Swahili literature. 
Note: Hana is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:57:29 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-modern-swahili-the-integration-of-arabic-culture-into-swahili-literature-community-presentation-ZW9oTe6s In this afikra FWD, Hana Ebrahim introduces us to the article, Modern Swahili: The Integration of Arabic Culture Into Swahili Literature. "Due to her geographical position, the African continent has for many centuries hosted visitors from other continents such as Asia and Europe. Such visitors came to Africa as explorers, missionaries, traders, and colonialists. Arabs have had a particularly long history of interaction with East African people, and have therefore made a significant contribution to the development of the Swahili language." Mwaliwa, Hanah. (2018). Modern Swahili: The integration of Arabic culture into Swahili literature. 
Note: Hana is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Modern Swahili: The Integration of Arabic Culture Into Swahili Literature" [Community Presentation] afikra 00:13:54 false full 67 dc880162-69f3-4b03-892f-eeb71abae45b FWD: “Ansaf - Sima Dance Company" [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Ghiya Bsat tells us about the Sima dance company, a company of professional dancers from all over the world with skills and training ranging across various dance & art forms. Ansaf, is the company's new work by acclaimed Palestinian choreographer Alaa Krimed exploring important questions and concepts facing the Arab World.
Note: Ghiya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:57:07 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-ansaf-sima-dance-company-community-presentation-cftNlCm4 In this afikra FWD, Ghiya Bsat tells us about the Sima dance company, a company of professional dancers from all over the world with skills and training ranging across various dance & art forms. Ansaf, is the company's new work by acclaimed Palestinian choreographer Alaa Krimed exploring important questions and concepts facing the Arab World.
Note: Ghiya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Ansaf - Sima Dance Company" [Community Presentation] afikra 00:15:55 false full 66 a84c2543-92c7-4b31-8a81-dc07282f8c7c FWD: "Hebron’s Glass History" - Saudi Aramco World [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Rayya forwards an article written by  Gail Simmons and photographed by  George Azar for the Saudi Aramco World journal. "Hebron’s Glass History" the article surveys the history of the handcraft in Hebron city.
Note: Rayya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:45:30 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-hebrons-glass-history-saudi-aramco-world-community-presentation-6QCDrkuE In this afikra FWD, Rayya forwards an article written by  Gail Simmons and photographed by  George Azar for the Saudi Aramco World journal. "Hebron’s Glass History" the article surveys the history of the handcraft in Hebron city.
Note: Rayya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Hebron’s Glass History" - Saudi Aramco World [Community Presentation] afikra 00:13:32 false full 65 4cc8cf16-5ce2-492d-a266-24a6a23160e8 FWD: "Magic in Premodern Architecture in Iraq and Syria" [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Usman forwards an academic paper “Symmetry, Sympathy and Sensation: Talismanic Efficacy and Slippery Iconographies in Early Thirteen-Century Iraq, Syria, and Anatolia’ by Persis Berlekamp. The paper's main focus is on magic in 13th-century architecture.
Note: Usman is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:48:56 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-magic-in-premodern-architecture-in-iraq-and-syria-community-presentation-_nRZyfBD In this afikra FWD, Usman forwards an academic paper “Symmetry, Sympathy and Sensation: Talismanic Efficacy and Slippery Iconographies in Early Thirteen-Century Iraq, Syria, and Anatolia’ by Persis Berlekamp. The paper's main focus is on magic in 13th-century architecture.
Note: Usman is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Magic in Premodern Architecture in Iraq and Syria" [Community Presentation] afikra 00:16:42 false full 64 6e63606b-4bd6-4729-a9b2-032e6a28e8ff FWD: "Mariem Hassan - The Voice of the Sahara" - Raseef22 [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Tarik tells the story of Mariem Hassan - The Voice of the Sahara, from the article on Raseef22. Hassan is a Moroccan singer whose career was heavily inspired by the Sahrawi independence movement.
Note: Tarik is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:48:23 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-mariem-hassan-the-voice-of-the-sahara-raseef22-community-presentation-zJUctq_f In this afikra FWD, Tarik tells the story of Mariem Hassan - The Voice of the Sahara, from the article on Raseef22. Hassan is a Moroccan singer whose career was heavily inspired by the Sahrawi independence movement.
Note: Tarik is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Mariem Hassan - The Voice of the Sahara" - Raseef22 [Community Presentation] afikra 00:08:41 false full 63 eb05dc1f-2a04-4da9-8d13-df5a9174eae7 FWD: “The Best Board Games of the Ancient World” - Smithsonian Magazine [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Yara runs us through the article "The Best Board Games of the Ancient World” as she tells us about the origins and basics of popular board games from the past.
Note: Yara is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:18:13 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-best-board-games-of-the-ancient-world-smithsonian-magazine-community-presentation-Xt6_QU34 In this afikra FWD, Yara runs us through the article "The Best Board Games of the Ancient World” as she tells us about the origins and basics of popular board games from the past.
Note: Yara is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “The Best Board Games of the Ancient World” - Smithsonian Magazine [Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:38 false full 62 c68f4da9-422d-47fb-856e-2fa4cabecd30 FWD: "The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara" - National Geographic [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Hazem forwards a documentary Miguel de Olaso on National Geographic. The film and Hazem tell on one of the longest and heaviest trains in the world, the 1.8-mile beast runs from the mining center of Zouerat to the port city of Nouadhibou on Africa’s Atlantic coast.
Note: Hazem is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:34:39 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-mauritania-railway-backbone-of-the-sahara-national-geographic-community-presentation-oRRkvE8i In this afikra FWD, Hazem forwards a documentary Miguel de Olaso on National Geographic. The film and Hazem tell on one of the longest and heaviest trains in the world, the 1.8-mile beast runs from the mining center of Zouerat to the port city of Nouadhibou on Africa’s Atlantic coast.
Note: Hazem is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara" - National Geographic [Community Presentation] afikra 00:12:28 false full 61 3f8ae7d7-eb28-402c-9a58-09313055d079 FWD: "How Japanese Anime ‘Grendizer’ Galvanized the Arab World" - Arab News [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Mohamad tells the story of the People’s Champ: Grendizer as told by an article on Arab News. The article and Mohamad discuss how Grendizer found its way to Arab TVs and become an icon for young children.
Note: Mohamad is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:34:01 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-how-japanese-anime-grendizer-galvanized-the-arab-world-arab-news-community-presentation-0ZA59_GN In this afikra FWD, Mohamad tells the story of the People’s Champ: Grendizer as told by an article on Arab News. The article and Mohamad discuss how Grendizer found its way to Arab TVs and become an icon for young children.
Note: Mohamad is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "How Japanese Anime ‘Grendizer’ Galvanized the Arab World" - Arab News [Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:42 false full 60 975442ef-fc80-453f-8032-ce1d3fc204d6 FWD: “Britain’s First Yemenis” Film by Mohammed Alsaedi - Aljazeera World [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Muhammad forwards a film from Aljazeera World on Britain’s First Yemenis. The film discusses the first wave of Yemeni immigrants to Britain and their life during that time.
Note: Muhammad is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:54:47 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-britains-first-yemenis-film-by-mohammed-alsaedi-aljazeera-world-community-presentation-RJcuglu0 In this afikra FWD, Muhammad forwards a film from Aljazeera World on Britain’s First Yemenis. The film discusses the first wave of Yemeni immigrants to Britain and their life during that time.
Note: Muhammad is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Britain’s First Yemenis” Film by Mohammed Alsaedi - Aljazeera World [Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:15 false full 59 fb665c35-a5c9-43ce-b622-798c9e04273d FWD: "On Unicorns, Mafias, and the Future of Startup Capital in Mena" [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Madison forwards the article "Breaking the Mold: Can the MENA Region Be a Leader in Inclusive Capital?" published by Middle East Institute. The article starts out by setting the stage of what has been happening in the Middle East region over the last decade when it comes to unicorns, a privately-held company that is valued at $1 billion or more. 
Note: Madison is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:16:52 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-on-unicorns-mafias-and-the-future-of-startup-capital-in-mena-community-presentation-XOhPzOmt In this afikra FWD, Madison forwards the article "Breaking the Mold: Can the MENA Region Be a Leader in Inclusive Capital?" published by Middle East Institute. The article starts out by setting the stage of what has been happening in the Middle East region over the last decade when it comes to unicorns, a privately-held company that is valued at $1 billion or more. 
Note: Madison is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "On Unicorns, Mafias, and the Future of Startup Capital in Mena" [Community Presentation] afikra 00:12:07 false full 58 08665bb2-c78b-4018-8438-49fd8edda468 FWD: “The Meursault Investigation” by Kamel Daoud [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Jude talks to us about the book “The Meursault Investigation” by Kamel Daoud. The Meursault Investigation is a response to Albert Camus’ novel, The Stranger, by retelling the story from the perspective of the Arab’s victim’s brother, Harun.
Note: Jude is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:13:35 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-meursault-investigation-by-kamel-daoud-community-presentation-k3_8E1vy In this afikra FWD, Jude talks to us about the book “The Meursault Investigation” by Kamel Daoud. The Meursault Investigation is a response to Albert Camus’ novel, The Stranger, by retelling the story from the perspective of the Arab’s victim’s brother, Harun.
Note: Jude is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “The Meursault Investigation” by Kamel Daoud [Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:31 false full 57 246e9b49-f50e-4506-a21b-8003d5067205 FWD: "The Presence of Latin American Music in Classic Arabic Songs (Tarab)" [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Helana forwards an article on the presence of elements of Latin American music in songs of Mohamed Abd El-Wahab and Farid al-Atrach. The article was originally written by Bacim Mejri in french and published by The Tunisian Center for Musicological Publication (CTUPM).
Note: Helana is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2021 07:06:52 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-presence-of-latin-american-music-in-classic-arabic-songs-tarab-community-presentation-hErVAJtb In this afikra FWD, Helana forwards an article on the presence of elements of Latin American music in songs of Mohamed Abd El-Wahab and Farid al-Atrach. The article was originally written by Bacim Mejri in french and published by The Tunisian Center for Musicological Publication (CTUPM).
Note: Helana is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Presence of Latin American Music in Classic Arabic Songs (Tarab)" [Community Presentation] afikra 00:18:34 false full 56 55191ee5-0952-4908-ab85-d8eec6d8a86d FWD: “A Girl of Glass in a World of Explosions: On Trauma and a Necessary Children’s Book” - Scene Arabia [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Nisrine tells about the children's book "Shams" through an article on Scene Arabia. The article and this FWD explore the presentation of trauma in the book and relate it to what the author has experienced as a child in 2009 Iraq.
Note: Nisrine is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2021 10:47:15 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-a-girl-of-glass-in-a-world-of-explosions-on-trauma-and-a-necessary-childrens-book-scene-arabia-community-presentation-oQNjYKxX In this afikra FWD, Nisrine tells about the children's book "Shams" through an article on Scene Arabia. The article and this FWD explore the presentation of trauma in the book and relate it to what the author has experienced as a child in 2009 Iraq.
Note: Nisrine is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “A Girl of Glass in a World of Explosions: On Trauma and a Necessary Children’s Book” - Scene Arabia [Community Presentation] afikra 00:08:46 false full 55 44a711ba-ad8a-432f-8d44-92b0778be9b8 FWD: “Light’s New Measure” - Etel Adnan at the Guggenheim [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Farah Kader discusses Etel Adnan's exhibition “Light’s New Measure”, this comes weeks after the passing of Adnan and to know more about the artist in honor of her memory.
Note: Farah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2021 10:45:51 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-lights-new-measure-etel-adnan-at-the-guggenheim-community-presentation-awRIsW_u In this afikra FWD, Farah Kader discusses Etel Adnan's exhibition “Light’s New Measure”, this comes weeks after the passing of Adnan and to know more about the artist in honor of her memory.
Note: Farah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Light’s New Measure” - Etel Adnan at the Guggenheim [Community Presentation] afikra 00:07:10 false full 54 49ce1e3d-9b19-4b19-9554-3262a7d7af94 FWD: "Andrée Acouri, the World’s First Arab Model” - Vogue Arabia [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Caroline Schaefer forwards Vogue Arabia's article on the first Arab supermodel the Lebanese Andrée Acouri. Caroline explains Acouri's career and her life today years after walking Dior, Channel runaways around the world.
Note: Caroline is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 1 Dec 2021 08:39:25 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-andree-acouri-the-worlds-first-arab-model-vogue-arabia-community-presentation-xCR9ISa5 In this afikra FWD, Caroline Schaefer forwards Vogue Arabia's article on the first Arab supermodel the Lebanese Andrée Acouri. Caroline explains Acouri's career and her life today years after walking Dior, Channel runaways around the world.
Note: Caroline is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Andrée Acouri, the World’s First Arab Model” - Vogue Arabia [Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:36 false full 53 02716663-4990-4c67-844c-535faf6d5cdd FWD: “Between Art and Activism: Inji Efflatoun’s Life Revisited” [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Batoul Khalifeh talks about the article “Between Art and Activism: Inji Efflatoun’s Life Revisited” from Ahram Online. Batoul talks about how Efflatoun's art changed along the years between her upbringing, activism, and imprisonment. 
Note: Batoul is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:13:30 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-between-art-and-activism-inji-efflatouns-life-revisited-community-presentation-SXf2TbMq In this afikra FWD, Batoul Khalifeh talks about the article “Between Art and Activism: Inji Efflatoun’s Life Revisited” from Ahram Online. Batoul talks about how Efflatoun's art changed along the years between her upbringing, activism, and imprisonment. 
Note: Batoul is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Between Art and Activism: Inji Efflatoun’s Life Revisited” [Community Presentation] afikra 00:12:09 false full 52 8d204c9e-8d0d-4828-a54f-feaf19970d32 FWD: “Microcosming the Nahdah: Mayy Ziyadah’s Salon as a Hybrid Space” [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, May Khalil forward the Journal of Arabic Literature article “Microcosming the Nahdah: Mayy Ziyadah’s Salon as a Hybrid Space” that discusses the intellectual circles, also known as “Salon” of Lebanese-Palestinian poet, essayist, and translator: Mayy Ziyadah.
Note: May is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:07:24 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-microcosming-the-nahdah-mayy-ziyadahs-salon-as-a-hybrid-space-community-presentation-zunOFyye In this afikra FWD, May Khalil forward the Journal of Arabic Literature article “Microcosming the Nahdah: Mayy Ziyadah’s Salon as a Hybrid Space” that discusses the intellectual circles, also known as “Salon” of Lebanese-Palestinian poet, essayist, and translator: Mayy Ziyadah.
Note: May is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Microcosming the Nahdah: Mayy Ziyadah’s Salon as a Hybrid Space” [Community Presentation] afikra 00:14:15 false full 51 bf674b50-0400-4e06-bc09-a2742d99a7a6 FWD: “Bus 47: The Bus That Knew No Borders” - Moriya Productions [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Yasmeen Shahzadeh talks about the Moriya Productions documentary series "Bus 47: The Bus That Knew No Borders” which can be found on youtube. Bus 47 follows the reconstruction and research about bus routes in the first half of the 20th century.
Note: Yasmeen is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:51:03 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-bus-47-the-bus-that-knew-no-borders-moriya-productions-community-presentation-8TyOKncP In this afikra FWD, Yasmeen Shahzadeh talks about the Moriya Productions documentary series "Bus 47: The Bus That Knew No Borders” which can be found on youtube. Bus 47 follows the reconstruction and research about bus routes in the first half of the 20th century.
Note: Yasmeen is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Bus 47: The Bus That Knew No Borders” - Moriya Productions [Community Presentation] afikra 00:12:05 false full 50 fa497278-77bd-4a19-babc-e5d5c68fdeb3 FWD: "Ziryab, the Incredible Story of the Baghdad Singer" - El legado andalusi [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Farah Cheaib talks about "Ziryab, the Incredible Story of the Baghdad Singer" - El legado andalusi. Farah forwards the Spanish article, to talk about Ziyrab, taken as a slave from Mosul to Baghdad where he became a master of the oud and song. He was then exiled and fled to Cordoba.
Note: Farah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:34:12 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-ziryab-the-incredible-story-of-the-baghdad-singer-el-legado-andalusi-community-presentation-X5LYivsl In this afikra FWD, Farah Cheaib talks about "Ziryab, the Incredible Story of the Baghdad Singer" - El legado andalusi. Farah forwards the Spanish article, to talk about Ziyrab, taken as a slave from Mosul to Baghdad where he became a master of the oud and song. He was then exiled and fled to Cordoba.
Note: Farah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Ziryab, the Incredible Story of the Baghdad Singer" - El legado andalusi [Community Presentation] afikra 00:12:31 false full 49 f48ded98-2ea2-4ebf-a22b-2e6647fbfcfa FWD: "Shawarma: Taco Al Pastor’s Culinary Ancestor" - BBC News [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Mohamad Tassabehji forwards a BBC news article breaking down the connection between Shawarma and Taco Al Pastor.
Note: Mohamad is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:14:08 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-shawarma-taco-al-pastors-culinary-ancestor-bbc-news-community-presentation-QryHiXD4 In this afikra FWD, Mohamad Tassabehji forwards a BBC news article breaking down the connection between Shawarma and Taco Al Pastor.
Note: Mohamad is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Shawarma: Taco Al Pastor’s Culinary Ancestor" - BBC News [Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:39 false full 48 63be9552-b6f7-4517-98c0-617e0e149e6f FWD: "Climbing up the Mountain - Reviving Folk Songs of Palestinian Resistance" - ArabLit Quarterly [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Zayoun abu Mayleh forwards the ArabLit Quarterly article "Climbing up the Mountain - Reviving Folk Songs
of Palestinian Resistance" by Shaimaa Abu Lebda. Zayoun talks further about folk songs and the song “Ya Tala'ayn El-Jabal”.
Note: Zayoun is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:02:03 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-climbing-up-the-mountain-reviving-folk-songs-of-palestinian-resistance-arablit-quarterly-community-presentation-bncAs3NE In this afikra FWD, Zayoun abu Mayleh forwards the ArabLit Quarterly article "Climbing up the Mountain - Reviving Folk Songs
of Palestinian Resistance" by Shaimaa Abu Lebda. Zayoun talks further about folk songs and the song “Ya Tala'ayn El-Jabal”.
Note: Zayoun is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Climbing up the Mountain - Reviving Folk Songs of Palestinian Resistance" - ArabLit Quarterly [Community Presentation] afikra 00:11:27 false full 47 6a3590b6-ba7a-4d0c-a6b3-eef3f0f6d238 FWD: "Koolaids: The Art of War" by Rabih Alameddine In this afikra FWD, Ahmed Ashour talks about "Koolaids: The Art of War" by Rabih Alameddine. Ahmed talks about the characters, plot, and post-modern literature.
Note: Ahmed is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-koolaids-the-art-of-war-by-rabih-alameddine-qKY3ach5 In this afikra FWD, Ahmed Ashour talks about "Koolaids: The Art of War" by Rabih Alameddine. Ahmed talks about the characters, plot, and post-modern literature.
Note: Ahmed is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Koolaids: The Art of War" by Rabih Alameddine afikra 00:17:16 false full 46 42cfd434-434d-4f0e-af95-03050b457eaa FWD: "Indigo in the Arab World" by Jenny Balfour-Paul In this afikra FWD, Nihal Abdellatif talks about "Indigo in the Arab World" by Jenny Balfour-Paul. Nihal discusses the uses of indigo in Oman, Syria, and Morocco and its symbolism in clothing.
Note: Nihal is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:01:01 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-indigo-in-the-arab-world-by-jenny-balfour-paul-WRKJx2lT In this afikra FWD, Nihal Abdellatif talks about "Indigo in the Arab World" by Jenny Balfour-Paul. Nihal discusses the uses of indigo in Oman, Syria, and Morocco and its symbolism in clothing.
Note: Nihal is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Indigo in the Arab World" by Jenny Balfour-Paul afikra 00:13:54 false full 45 3d6ca005-0f77-44f4-9e01-1603570a9160 FWD: "Emotion, Performance, and Temporality in Arab Music: Reflections on Tarab" In this afikra FWD, Dema Mourad talks about "Emotion, Performance, and Temporality in Arab Music: Reflections on Tarab." Dema discusses repetition, protension, and retention in Muwashahat and Tarab.
Note: Dema is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:29:24 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-emotion-performance-and-temporality-in-arab-music-reflections-on-tarab-hPPZAh65 In this afikra FWD, Dema Mourad talks about "Emotion, Performance, and Temporality in Arab Music: Reflections on Tarab." Dema discusses repetition, protension, and retention in Muwashahat and Tarab.
Note: Dema is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Emotion, Performance, and Temporality in Arab Music: Reflections on Tarab" afikra 00:15:52 false full 44 b563674f-73c6-40cd-953b-4a2d6c9c3a02 FWD: "From Asir to Coachella- How the Flower Men of Saudi Arabia were sporting flower crowns before it was cool" In this afikra FWD, Mirna Abdo talks about "From Asir to Coachella- How the Flower Men of Saudi Arabia were sporting flower crowns before it was cool." Mirna discusses the life of the tribe in which men wore flower crowns and talks about their style.
Note: Mirna is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:05:15 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-from-asir-to-coachella-how-the-flower-men-of-saudi-arabia-were-sporting-flower-crowns-before-it-was-cool-l06bFyQ5 In this afikra FWD, Mirna Abdo talks about "From Asir to Coachella- How the Flower Men of Saudi Arabia were sporting flower crowns before it was cool." Mirna discusses the life of the tribe in which men wore flower crowns and talks about their style.
Note: Mirna is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "From Asir to Coachella- How the Flower Men of Saudi Arabia were sporting flower crowns before it was cool" afikra 00:10:28 false full 43 01d1391c-9bea-4772-85d3-001bf64bdfc2 FWD: “Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of A Ninth Century Physician” [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Mudassir Azam talked about "Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of A Ninth Century Physician" by Malek Badri. Mudassir discusses the relationship between the mind and the body, phobias, and notions of depression, anger, and stress.
Note: Mudassir is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-abu-zayd-al-balkhis-sustenance-of-the-soul-the-cognitive-behavior-therapy-of-a-ninth-century-physician-community-presentation-w5IMI35c In this afikra FWD, Mudassir Azam talked about "Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of A Ninth Century Physician" by Malek Badri. Mudassir discusses the relationship between the mind and the body, phobias, and notions of depression, anger, and stress.
Note: Mudassir is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of A Ninth Century Physician” [Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:02 false full 42 be48ef3d-b199-450f-a178-52140ab231bb FWD: "On Photography in Lebanon - Kaph Books" In this afikra FWD, Tanya Sukkari talked about "On Photography in Lebanon" from Kaph Books. On Photography in Lebanon is a book in which forty contributors share their perspectives on photography in Lebanon, evoking its equally numerous forms of existence. Examining techniques, practices, uses, objects, images, histories, and artistic approaches, this publication presents 380 photographs produced between the end of the 19th century and the present day. 
Note: Tanya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:55:38 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-on-photography-in-lebanon-kaph-books-VpqxD2od In this afikra FWD, Tanya Sukkari talked about "On Photography in Lebanon" from Kaph Books. On Photography in Lebanon is a book in which forty contributors share their perspectives on photography in Lebanon, evoking its equally numerous forms of existence. Examining techniques, practices, uses, objects, images, histories, and artistic approaches, this publication presents 380 photographs produced between the end of the 19th century and the present day. 
Note: Tanya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "On Photography in Lebanon - Kaph Books" afikra 00:09:51 false full 41 536a6c3a-aa38-4217-a050-d16cd2ac98e4 FWD: "Arbo-Cubano: The seminal album by Hanine y Son Cubano” [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Maha Kamel talked about Arbo Cubano: The seminal album by Hanine y Son Cubano. Maha discusses the musical elements, turning the album to reality, and the theme of universal longing.
Note: Maha is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2021 08:26:01 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-arbo-cubano-the-seminal-album-by-hanine-y-son-cubano-community-presentation-NQHlqjoV In this afikra FWD, Maha Kamel talked about Arbo Cubano: The seminal album by Hanine y Son Cubano. Maha discusses the musical elements, turning the album to reality, and the theme of universal longing.
Note: Maha is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Arbo-Cubano: The seminal album by Hanine y Son Cubano” [Community Presentation] afikra 00:11:25 false full 40 2b930f9d-cbc2-40f9-9b8a-4dadcdbfa922 FWD: “Gazbia Sirry- When Modern Arab Form Meets Politics” [Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Laila Karaman talked about "Gazbia Sirry- When Modern Arab Form Meets Politics" by Fatenn Mostafa-Kanafani. Laila discusses the themes in Sirry's artwork which are polygamy, gender preference/roles, gender equality, occupation/civil rights, and new political era (post 1952 revolution) and the aftermath.

Note: Laila is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 09:14:21 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-gazbia-sirry-when-modern-arab-form-meets-politics-community-presentation-UZ8k_wnO In this afikra FWD, Laila Karaman talked about "Gazbia Sirry- When Modern Arab Form Meets Politics" by Fatenn Mostafa-Kanafani. Laila discusses the themes in Sirry's artwork which are polygamy, gender preference/roles, gender equality, occupation/civil rights, and new political era (post 1952 revolution) and the aftermath.

Note: Laila is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Gazbia Sirry- When Modern Arab Form Meets Politics” [Community Presentation] afikra 00:11:25 false full 39 ce929f82-5ea6-4e24-868a-51e9ef201677 FWD: "The Controversial Street Music that Won't Be Silenced - BBC Culture" In this afikra FWD, Pilar Rashad talked about "The Controversial Street Music that Won't Be Silenced," an article written by Adham Youssef for BBC Culture on Egypt's popular working-class music.
Note: Pilar is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:16:08 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-controversial-street-music-that-wont-be-silenced-bbc-culture-n76vbzBq In this afikra FWD, Pilar Rashad talked about "The Controversial Street Music that Won't Be Silenced," an article written by Adham Youssef for BBC Culture on Egypt's popular working-class music.
Note: Pilar is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Controversial Street Music that Won't Be Silenced - BBC Culture" afikra 00:09:58 false full 38 af2ced0f-ce1f-4bfa-b3d5-93c0f19b168a FWD: "History of South Yemen as the Only Arab Communist State & the Lost Essence of a Collective South West Asian Culture" In this afikra FWD, Naif Al Bidh talked about the history of South Yemen as the only Arab communist state and how the essence of a collective South West Asian culture was lost.
Note: Naif is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:29:43 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-history-of-south-yemen-as-the-only-arab-communist-state-the-lost-essence-of-a-collective-south-west-asian-culture-19tnscva In this afikra FWD, Naif Al Bidh talked about the history of South Yemen as the only Arab communist state and how the essence of a collective South West Asian culture was lost.
Note: Naif is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "History of South Yemen as the Only Arab Communist State & the Lost Essence of a Collective South West Asian Culture" afikra 00:12:03 false full 37 b223b79c-dd91-4c23-bd17-9c1f5c3e9429 FWD: "H. Matisse in Morocco: Influences & Resulting Paintings" In this afikra FWD, Soukayna Remmal talked about H. Matisse's influences and resulting paintings in Morocco. Matisse was known for his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship.
Note: Soukayna is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:36:29 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-h-matisse-in-morocco-influences-resulting-paintings-rEnIuQYq In this afikra FWD, Soukayna Remmal talked about H. Matisse's influences and resulting paintings in Morocco. Matisse was known for his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship.
Note: Soukayna is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "H. Matisse in Morocco: Influences & Resulting Paintings" afikra 00:10:38 false full 36 659e96a1-45b9-4c3f-a519-5fad0f292fe4 FWD: "The Exchange of Coffee and Knowledge across Ottomans and European Borders" In this afikra FWD, Yasmin Alkhowaiter talked about the exchange of coffee and knowledge across Ottomans and European borders. Yasmin told the story of ambassador Suleyman Aga, and his snub of King Louis XIV in 1669.
Note: Yasmin is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:12:36 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-exchange-of-coffee-and-knowledge-across-ottomans-and-european-borders-BjeRCf78 In this afikra FWD, Yasmin Alkhowaiter talked about the exchange of coffee and knowledge across Ottomans and European borders. Yasmin told the story of ambassador Suleyman Aga, and his snub of King Louis XIV in 1669.
Note: Yasmin is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Exchange of Coffee and Knowledge across Ottomans and European Borders" afikra 00:10:42 false full 35 cd7c9eb0-d9f5-462a-a292-3cc99c9cd6d2 FWD: "Dance around the Mediterranean" In this afikra FWD, Hiba Sarrouj talked about Dance around the Mediterranean  by Jana Al Hassan. Hiba explained harmony between word and body, human characteristics in choreography design, and the dancers' drawing with their bodies to the details of their daily lives.
Note: Hiba is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:08:53 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-dance-from-the-mediterranean-region-c4XuPBRQ In this afikra FWD, Hiba Sarrouj talked about Dance around the Mediterranean  by Jana Al Hassan. Hiba explained harmony between word and body, human characteristics in choreography design, and the dancers' drawing with their bodies to the details of their daily lives.
Note: Hiba is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Dance around the Mediterranean" afikra 00:11:22 false full 34 18d29e9f-3f58-4162-b444-74ea84661e22 FWD: "'Les Bijoux de Tunisie'" In this afikra FWD, Bootheina Majoul talked about 'Les Bijoux de Tunisie.'
Note: Bootheina is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:43:51 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-les-bijoux-de-tunisie-uEeEwtkq In this afikra FWD, Bootheina Majoul talked about 'Les Bijoux de Tunisie.'
Note: Bootheina is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "'Les Bijoux de Tunisie'" afikra 00:09:14 false full 33 46e0114d-6777-48bf-824a-a9c6677ec7c4 FWD: "'Zabibah and the King'" In this afikra FWD, Dania Homsi talked about the romance novel 'Zabibah and the King' by Saddam Hussein, which was first published anonymously in 2000. 


Note: Dania is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:39:50 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-zabibah-and-the-king-ECe7gaMe In this afikra FWD, Dania Homsi talked about the romance novel 'Zabibah and the King' by Saddam Hussein, which was first published anonymously in 2000. 


Note: Dania is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "'Zabibah and the King'" afikra 00:09:07 false full 32 fe96be5c-86ee-4756-8750-60e36c4b8612 FWD: "Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring 20s" In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh talked about 'Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring 20s' by Raphael Cormack. Cormack unveils the rich histories of independent, enterprising women like vaudeville star Rose al-Youssef (who launched one of Cairo’s most important newspapers); nightclub singer Mounira al-Mahdiyya (the first woman to lead an Egyptian theater company) and her great rival, Oum Kalthoum (still venerated for her soulful lyrics); and other fabulous female stars of the interwar period, a time marked by excess and unheard-of freedom of expression. Buffeted by crosswinds of colonialism and nationalism, conservatism and liberalism, “religious” and “secular” values, patriarchy and feminism, this new generation of celebrities offered a new vision for women in Egypt and throughout the Middle East.


Note: Hasheemah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:58:41 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-midnight-in-cairo-the-divas-of-egypts-roaring-20s-UUz0eNVx In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh talked about 'Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring 20s' by Raphael Cormack. Cormack unveils the rich histories of independent, enterprising women like vaudeville star Rose al-Youssef (who launched one of Cairo’s most important newspapers); nightclub singer Mounira al-Mahdiyya (the first woman to lead an Egyptian theater company) and her great rival, Oum Kalthoum (still venerated for her soulful lyrics); and other fabulous female stars of the interwar period, a time marked by excess and unheard-of freedom of expression. Buffeted by crosswinds of colonialism and nationalism, conservatism and liberalism, “religious” and “secular” values, patriarchy and feminism, this new generation of celebrities offered a new vision for women in Egypt and throughout the Middle East.


Note: Hasheemah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring 20s" afikra 00:12:01 false full 31 a8bb95d8-0993-434d-b98b-ccc653f50cda FWD: "Egyptian Composer Sheikh Imam" In this afikra FWD, Nisrine Shehadeh talked about Sheikh Imam, an Egyptian composer and singer. For most of his life, Sheikh Imam formed a duo with the famous Egyptian colloquial poet Ahmed Fouad Negm. Together, they were known for their political songs in favor of the poor and the working classes.
Note: Nisrine is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:17:27 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-egyptian-composer-sheikh-imam-fwd-egyptian-composer-sheikh-imam-9v_ZLGnM In this afikra FWD, Nisrine Shehadeh talked about Sheikh Imam, an Egyptian composer and singer. For most of his life, Sheikh Imam formed a duo with the famous Egyptian colloquial poet Ahmed Fouad Negm. Together, they were known for their political songs in favor of the poor and the working classes.
Note: Nisrine is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Egyptian Composer Sheikh Imam" afikra 00:15:40 false full 30 dba4f389-6910-4f1e-85d0-3b3ef330f1da FWD: "Challenges of UX Design in the Arabic Language" In this afikra FWD, Khaled Malas talked about the challenges of UX design in the Arabic language. 
Note: Khaled is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:16:52 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-challenges-of-ux-design-in-the-arabic-language-03BhZVSA In this afikra FWD, Khaled Malas talked about the challenges of UX design in the Arabic language. 
Note: Khaled is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Challenges of UX Design in the Arabic Language" afikra 00:10:57 false full 29 01db93bd-7107-4790-b6d5-9d464694008c FWD: "The Nawal El Saadawi Reader" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Aya Nimer talked about the book "The Nawal El Saadawi Reader" by Nawal el Saadawi. This book includes Nawal's non-fiction writings mainly about women oppression. 
Note: Aya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Sat, 3 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-nawal-el-saadawi-reader-afikra-community-presentation-f7EDKdUN In this afikra FWD, Aya Nimer talked about the book "The Nawal El Saadawi Reader" by Nawal el Saadawi. This book includes Nawal's non-fiction writings mainly about women oppression. 
Note: Aya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Nawal El Saadawi Reader" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:12:28 false full 25 60e52ebb-15ed-48fe-bd9e-e2c99d51d028 FWD: "The Arab Exhibitions in Jerusalem" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Ma'in Nafi' discussed the article "Self-Portrait of a Nation: The Arab Exhibition in Mandate Jerusalem" by Nadi Abusaada. He further elaborated on the exhibitions that took place between 1931-1934.
Note: Ma'in is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Sat, 3 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-arab-exhibitions-in-jerusalem-afikra-community-presentation-tAFYpmRe In this afikra FWD, Ma'in Nafi' discussed the article "Self-Portrait of a Nation: The Arab Exhibition in Mandate Jerusalem" by Nadi Abusaada. He further elaborated on the exhibitions that took place between 1931-1934.
Note: Ma'in is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Arab Exhibitions in Jerusalem" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:14:58 false full 27 9e272c25-f068-4ef0-aa6c-e45cefcf94f4 FWD: “Dabkeh in the Delta” [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh discussed the article “Dabkeh in the Delta” by Joseph Schechla. This article is part of the book "Taking Root: Arab-American Community Studies" which examines the Arab-American experience. 
Note: Hasheemah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Sat, 3 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-dabkeh-in-the-delta-afikra-community-presentation-H50EFH8T In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh discussed the article “Dabkeh in the Delta” by Joseph Schechla. This article is part of the book "Taking Root: Arab-American Community Studies" which examines the Arab-American experience. 
Note: Hasheemah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Dabkeh in the Delta” [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:09:39 false full 26 38aff3ba-1c2a-41f0-9262-b96919dbc61b FWD: “History of Arabs in Singapore” [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Salah Mhamdi talked about the history of Arabs in Singapore by discussing the article "Singapore’s Arab community traces ancestral roots to Yemen’s Hadhramaut Valley". He further elaborated on the Hadhrami Arabs and their integration in Singapore. 
Note: Salah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Sat, 3 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-history-of-arabs-in-singapore-afikra-community-presentation-fwd-history-of-arabs-in-singapore-afikra-community-presentation-_5R9VfIU In this afikra FWD, Salah Mhamdi talked about the history of Arabs in Singapore by discussing the article "Singapore’s Arab community traces ancestral roots to Yemen’s Hadhramaut Valley". He further elaborated on the Hadhrami Arabs and their integration in Singapore. 
Note: Salah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “History of Arabs in Singapore” [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:06:53 false full 28 91b0b0e4-d273-419a-bd85-88fa8166c727 FWD: "The Male Dancer in the Middle East and Central Asia" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Laura Albast discussed the article "The Male Dancer in the Middle East and Central Asia" by Anthony Shay who is a dancer and choreographer specializing in dances from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. She further elaborated on the negative attitudes and stereotypes associated with male dancing. 
Note: Laura is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Laila Mokhiber

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-male-dancer-in-the-middle-east-and-central-asia-afikra-community-presentation-tDEee2uH In this afikra FWD, Laura Albast discussed the article "The Male Dancer in the Middle East and Central Asia" by Anthony Shay who is a dancer and choreographer specializing in dances from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. She further elaborated on the negative attitudes and stereotypes associated with male dancing. 
Note: Laura is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Laila Mokhiber

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Male Dancer in the Middle East and Central Asia" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:11:01 true full 22 b7778b22-6753-431f-89c9-9aa55b581380 FWD: "Sawt Asura" [ afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Khaled Alqahtani talked about Sawt Asura, a platform that showcases and preserves women's art of sound and singing in Saudi Arabia. He also discussed the platform's archive and main pillars. 
Note: Khaled is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Laila Mokhiber

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-sawt-asura-afikra-community-presentation-IgP2McDZ In this afikra FWD, Khaled Alqahtani talked about Sawt Asura, a platform that showcases and preserves women's art of sound and singing in Saudi Arabia. He also discussed the platform's archive and main pillars. 
Note: Khaled is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Laila Mokhiber

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Sawt Asura" [ afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:08:25 false full 21 d88d34c7-f64b-401b-8cdd-04609dbf9595 FWD: "Frankenstein in Baghdad" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Nesem Al-Ali talked about the book "Frankenstein in Baghdad" by the Iraqi writer Ahmad Saadawi. The context of the story took place in 2005 where conflict was prevalent in Iraq. 
Note: Nasem is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Laila Mokhiber

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-frankenstein-in-baghdad-afikra-community-presentation-PbOHRuMu In this afikra FWD, Nesem Al-Ali talked about the book "Frankenstein in Baghdad" by the Iraqi writer Ahmad Saadawi. The context of the story took place in 2005 where conflict was prevalent in Iraq. 
Note: Nasem is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Laila Mokhiber

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Frankenstein in Baghdad" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:11:18 false full 23 2254089d-39fa-4dcb-96cf-08f7729df4fa FWD: “Facial scarification: Al-Shulukh” [afikra community Presentations] In this afikra FWD, Isra Sati talked about the facial sacrification of women in Sudan, its origin, and its different shapes and meanings.  
Note: Isra is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Laila Mokhiber

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-facial-scarification-its-origin-in-sudan-of-the-nile-valley-afikra-community-presentations-WfvKPM8Q In this afikra FWD, Isra Sati talked about the facial sacrification of women in Sudan, its origin, and its different shapes and meanings.  
Note: Isra is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Laila Mokhiber

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Facial scarification: Al-Shulukh” [afikra community Presentations] afikra 00:08:35 false full 24 f9102085-7652-4fd2-9fc1-335d2ce58e78 FWD: "Alb/قلب - the Arabic programming language" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Khalil Hamad talked about Alb, which is the first Arabic programming language. He elaborated on the reason behind its creation by Ramsey Nasser and its importance.
Note: Khalil is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Yasmin Khawaja

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on  afikra.com

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-alb-the-arabic-programming-language-afikra-community-presentation-w7fNl3DG In this afikra FWD, Khalil Hamad talked about Alb, which is the first Arabic programming language. He elaborated on the reason behind its creation by Ramsey Nasser and its importance.
Note: Khalil is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Yasmin Khawaja

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on  afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Alb/قلب - the Arabic programming language" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:07:36 false full 19 9f69b451-107d-4f8f-93bc-133f4455f6e5 FWD: "Ibn Firnas and His Contribution to the Aviation Technology of the World" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Omar Ashhab discussed the article “Ibn Firnas and His Contribution to the Aviation Technology of the World” to explore the previous work of Ibn Firnas and related it to the present technologies.
Note: Omar is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Yasmin Khawaja

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

In this afikra FWD, Omar Ashhab discussed the article “Ibn Firnas and His Contribution to the Aviation Technology of the World” to explore the previous work of Ibn Firnas and related it to the present technologies.A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-ibn-firnas-and-his-contribution-to-the-aviation-technology-of-the-world-afikra-community-presentation-_2TMgX02 In this afikra FWD, Omar Ashhab discussed the article “Ibn Firnas and His Contribution to the Aviation Technology of the World” to explore the previous work of Ibn Firnas and related it to the present technologies.
Note: Omar is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Yasmin Khawaja

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

In this afikra FWD, Omar Ashhab discussed the article “Ibn Firnas and His Contribution to the Aviation Technology of the World” to explore the previous work of Ibn Firnas and related it to the present technologies.A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Ibn Firnas and His Contribution to the Aviation Technology of the World" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:09:15 false full 20 893d5a8c-c4ed-4017-9cb4-dc61d8d2d22a FWD: “Embroidering Identities” [afikra Community Podcast] In this afikra FWD, Lama Diriyeh discussed the different Palestinian dress designs and how such designs reflect the woman's geographical area as well as her social role.
Note: Lama is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Yasmin Khawaja

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:15:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-embroidering-identities-afikra-community-podcast-l1RHZeFY In this afikra FWD, Lama Diriyeh discussed the different Palestinian dress designs and how such designs reflect the woman's geographical area as well as her social role.
Note: Lama is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Yasmin Khawaja

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Embroidering Identities” [afikra Community Podcast] afikra 00:09:36 false full 18 99346a9b-38f9-48f6-b97f-d548d91caa3e FWD: "Among the Norse Tribe" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Saif Amer discussed the article "Among the Norse Tribes" The Remarkable Account of Ibn Fadlan by Judith Gabriel. He further investigated the fleets of Vikings who came to contact the Arab world and the consequences.
Note: Said is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Yasmin Khawaja

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on

 afikra.com

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:15:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-among-the-norse-tribe-afikra-community-presentation-JktWNu8b In this afikra FWD, Saif Amer discussed the article "Among the Norse Tribes" The Remarkable Account of Ibn Fadlan by Judith Gabriel. He further investigated the fleets of Vikings who came to contact the Arab world and the consequences.
Note: Said is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Yasmin Khawaja

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on

 afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Among the Norse Tribe" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:08:01 false full 17 573bc741-af65-4bfe-a19b-2d6b62bf0174 FEAT: How Did Hawaa’ Magazine Influence Egypt’s Cuisine? [afikra Community Presentation] Salma Serry wanted to investigate the influence Hawwa' magazine had over the Egyptian Kitchen in the 20th century. To do so she looks into what Egypt & Egyptian cuisine were like at the time, the magazine and its cookbooks, the readers, and the recipes & content.  

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Dana El Masri, afikra Montreal Ambassador 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:05:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/feat-how-did-hawaa-magazine-influence-egypts-cuisine-afikra-community-presentation-03MnhRZ_ Salma Serry wanted to investigate the influence Hawwa' magazine had over the Egyptian Kitchen in the 20th century. To do so she looks into what Egypt & Egyptian cuisine were like at the time, the magazine and its cookbooks, the readers, and the recipes & content.  

Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra & Dana El Masri, afikra Montreal Ambassador 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FEAT: How Did Hawaa’ Magazine Influence Egypt’s Cuisine? [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:48:24 false full 16 2b93d671-62fd-46ca-bf36-9255fb64fd8b FWD: “Northern Sudanese Singing 1908-1958" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Qutouf Yahia from Locale Sudan shares an article on "Northern Sudanese Singing 1908-1958" by El-sirr A. Gadour. El-sirr is a Sudanese poet, actor, and cultural figure.
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Bader AlSaad, afikra GCC Ambassador

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/afikra-fwd-haqeeba-music-youtube-page-3_8GVhQj In this afikra FWD, Qutouf Yahia from Locale Sudan shares an article on "Northern Sudanese Singing 1908-1958" by El-sirr A. Gadour. El-sirr is a Sudanese poet, actor, and cultural figure.
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Bader AlSaad, afikra GCC Ambassador

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Northern Sudanese Singing 1908-1958" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:13:39 false full 13 6b176639-36dd-4dd8-aeb0-fa2c0f3e842a FWD: "Prison Notebook" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Rund Alarabi from Locale Sudan shares the book “Prison Notebook” by Ibrahim El-Salahi. El-Salahi is a Sudanese artist who was arrested in 1975 and held without trial in Khartoum's Kober Prison. In the weeks of house arrest that followed his release, the pioneering modernist artist produced his Prison Notebook. 
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Bader AlSaad, afikra GCC Ambassador

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/afikra-fwd-ibrahim-el-salahis-prison-notebook-p2YEKTkJ In this afikra FWD, Rund Alarabi from Locale Sudan shares the book “Prison Notebook” by Ibrahim El-Salahi. El-Salahi is a Sudanese artist who was arrested in 1975 and held without trial in Khartoum's Kober Prison. In the weeks of house arrest that followed his release, the pioneering modernist artist produced his Prison Notebook. 
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Bader AlSaad, afikra GCC Ambassador

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Prison Notebook" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:53 false full 14 ac9de378-849b-472b-a3de-8c2d9a3ddb7a FWD: “الإطلالات الأولى - First Impressions” [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Rami Soudah shares an Annahar article on the beginnings of Fairouz, how she started her musical career, going from a singer at the radio stations of Damascus and the Near East (in Yafa) and how she found fame as a small-time radio singer. 
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Bader AlSaad, afikra GCC Ambassador

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/afikra-fwd-first-impressions-from-annahar-xp_YCrMF In this afikra FWD, Rami Soudah shares an Annahar article on the beginnings of Fairouz, how she started her musical career, going from a singer at the radio stations of Damascus and the Near East (in Yafa) and how she found fame as a small-time radio singer. 
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Bader AlSaad, afikra GCC Ambassador

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “الإطلالات الأولى - First Impressions” [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:15:13 false full 15 43bc4f43-c397-4bd4-9ef2-82cd0db5ee60 FEAT: What is the history of Andalusian music and instruments? [afikra Community Presentation] Khaled Malas looks into the Andalusian Renaissance through an artistic lens, exploring the components of Andalusian music and its influence across time.
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, & Leen Sadder, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman 

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on  afikra.com

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 15:20:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/feat-what-is-the-history-of-andalusian-music-and-instruments-afikra-community-presentation-t5NIHeaU Khaled Malas looks into the Andalusian Renaissance through an artistic lens, exploring the components of Andalusian music and its influence across time.
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, & Leen Sadder, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman 

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on  afikra.com

]]> FEAT: What is the history of Andalusian music and instruments? [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:45:37 false full 12 b32f23d1-0d98-44da-aa83-3a31fd0f2b7c FWD: "Algerian Chronicles'' [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Louisa forwards the “Algerian Chronicles” by Albert Camus delving into the author's relationship to Algeria.  
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 15:10:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-algerian-chronicles-afikra-community-presentation-DPGpdaSo In this afikra FWD, Louisa forwards the “Algerian Chronicles” by Albert Camus delving into the author's relationship to Algeria.  
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Algerian Chronicles'' [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:55 false full 10 17ef9002-5736-4958-8230-218224ec06f2 FWD: "Muhammad Ali - The Founder of Modern Egypt" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Laith Bassam explores Muhammad Ali's biography as written by Gilbert Sinoue in the book "Le Dernier Pharaon."
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎ 

Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 15:10:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-muhammad-ali-the-founder-of-modern-egypt-afikra-community-presentation-4DlK8syC In this afikra FWD, Laith Bassam explores Muhammad Ali's biography as written by Gilbert Sinoue in the book "Le Dernier Pharaon."
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎ 

Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Muhammad Ali - The Founder of Modern Egypt" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:14:22 false full 8 7a095d47-46b5-450f-869a-85cd42585497 FWD: "Jews in the Golden Era of Arab Cinema and Music" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Helana Reyad forwards the Arab Jewish Contributions to Southwest Asia/North Africa; Case Study: Jews in the Golden Era of Cinema and Music.  
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 15:10:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-jews-in-the-golden-era-of-arab-cinema-and-music-afikra-community-presentation-xwpEuOD3 In this afikra FWD, Helana Reyad forwards the Arab Jewish Contributions to Southwest Asia/North Africa; Case Study: Jews in the Golden Era of Cinema and Music.  
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Jews in the Golden Era of Arab Cinema and Music" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:12:52 false full 9 509ae426-591b-4488-951c-98e9f06a5c38 FWD: "Resistance in Representation: The Diasporic Politics of Club Deportivo Palestino" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Zainah shares the book "Resistance an article by Schwabe, Siri. “Resistance in Representation: The Diasporic Politics of Club Deportivo Palestino" by Siri Schwabe to talk about Palestino.” The article explores the Club Deportivo Palestino is a national, professional football (soccer) team in Chile. 
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 15:10:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-resistance-in-representation-the-diasporic-politics-of-club-deportivo-palestino-afikra-community-presentation-2nmF59f8 In this afikra FWD, Zainah shares the book "Resistance an article by Schwabe, Siri. “Resistance in Representation: The Diasporic Politics of Club Deportivo Palestino" by Siri Schwabe to talk about Palestino.” The article explores the Club Deportivo Palestino is a national, professional football (soccer) team in Chile. 
Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "Resistance in Representation: The Diasporic Politics of Club Deportivo Palestino" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:09:47 false full 11 d816d490-9b21-48fa-bc94-4def8100c324 FEAT: Were There Arab Passengers on the Titanic? [afikra Community Presentation] Mysa Kafil-Hussain investigates the often-overlooked story of the Arabs on the Titanic. How many were there? Where did they come from? And what happened to them? This presentation will uncover these stories and delve deeper into the history of Arab immigration to the United States of America in the early 20th Century.
Note: Mysa is not an expert on this topic but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Maha Kamel, afikra  DC Ambassador 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/feat-were-there-arab-passengers-on-the-titanic-afikra-community-presentation-gX_u9p_Y Mysa Kafil-Hussain investigates the often-overlooked story of the Arabs on the Titanic. How many were there? Where did they come from? And what happened to them? This presentation will uncover these stories and delve deeper into the history of Arab immigration to the United States of America in the early 20th Century.
Note: Mysa is not an expert on this topic but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Maha Kamel, afikra  DC Ambassador 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FEAT: Were There Arab Passengers on the Titanic? [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:47:23 false full 7 87a9bfd9-7160-43ce-8361-2511224533e1 FWD: “Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms” [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Faisal Juma shares the book “Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms” by Gerard Russell. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-heirs-to-forgotten-kingdoms-afikra-community-presentation-_ZWW8R5u In this afikra FWD, Faisal Juma shares the book “Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms” by Gerard Russell. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: “Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms” [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:36 false full 5 3de61433-bdf3-40b3-96e1-f3e09ffb16f7 FWD: "The Parisian" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Karim Khartabil forwards the book "The Parisian" by Isabella Hammad. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

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www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-parisian-afikra-community-presentation-iUbu75jQ In this afikra FWD, Karim Khartabil forwards the book "The Parisian" by Isabella Hammad. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Parisian" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:13:32 false full 6 03dae8b1-b224-46f8-a957-bcd8164a0621 FWD: "The Largest Protest in History" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Sura Ali shares a documentary film by Amir Amirani on the largest protest in history. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-largest-protest-in-history-afikra-community-presentation-6Eg4uAsN In this afikra FWD, Sura Ali shares a documentary film by Amir Amirani on the largest protest in history. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Largest Protest in History" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:09:07 false full 3 f9e2b8ee-2cba-408f-a6da-e557471f8912 FWD: "The Impact of the Lebanese/Syrian Mahjar on Post WW1 Greater Syria" [afikra Community Presentation] In this afikra FWD, Sara Refai forwards a podcast episode by The Ottoman History Podcast on WWI in the Syrian & Lebanese Diaspora. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/fwd-the-impact-of-the-lebanese-syrian-mahjar-on-post-ww1-greater-syria-afikra-community-presentation-DUzXiitE In this afikra FWD, Sara Refai forwards a podcast episode by The Ottoman History Podcast on WWI in the Syrian & Lebanese Diaspora. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra 

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.

Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FWD: "The Impact of the Lebanese/Syrian Mahjar on Post WW1 Greater Syria" [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:10:35 false full 4 e2b8dd76-00e0-4c12-87bf-8011a8e359c2 FEAT: Who Thought of Building the Suez Canal? [afikra Community Presentation] Mohamad Tassabehji looks into the Suez Canal in Egypt. Who thought of building it, how it happened, and what is it like today?
Note: Mohamed is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. 

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/who-thought-of-building-the-suez-canal-community-presentation-from-mohamad-tassabehji-FuU_5bTT Mohamad Tassabehji looks into the Suez Canal in Egypt. Who thought of building it, how it happened, and what is it like today?
Note: Mohamed is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. 

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

Youtube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter 

Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FEAT: Who Thought of Building the Suez Canal? [afikra Community Presentation] afikra 00:44:07 false full 2 37401bdb-0796-4de2-9760-32cbe75cc4cd FEAT: How Do I Know I’m Listening to Hamza El Din? [afikra Community ‎Presentation]‎ Shady Daoud digs into the Nubian music icon Hamza El Din, the genre, the music, and the legacy. 
Note: Shady is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. 

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support 

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About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 mikey@afikra.com (afikra) https://afikracommunity.simplecast.com/episodes/ep001-community-presentation-shady-daoud-9qgUEXRu Shady Daoud digs into the Nubian music icon Hamza El Din, the genre, the music, and the legacy. 
Note: Shady is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. 

Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra

Edited by: Ramzi Ramman

Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/

About the afikra Community Presentations:

A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. The goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity, research, and share some knowledge. Each ‎presentation is followed by a moderated Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom.  ‎Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp 

Follow 

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Support 

www.afikra.com/support

About afikra:‎

afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity.
Read more about us on afikra.com

]]> FEAT: How Do I Know I’m Listening to Hamza El Din? [afikra Community ‎Presentation]‎ afikra 00:29:33 false full 1