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MENA, Whiteness & the US Census

MENA, Whiteness & the US Census

FromMe & My Muslim Friends


MENA, Whiteness & the US Census

FromMe & My Muslim Friends

ratings:
Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guests Abdullah Dorgham and Ahmed Amer share the same confusion when filling out their race on forms. According to the US Census categories, those of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent are considered white. But Abdullah and Ahmed, who are of Palestinian and Egyptian descent, say that racial category misses the mark on their identity.
Released:
Nov 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (28)

This podcast shares the nuanced experiences of my Muslim friends from the inside out. Ultimately, these are conversations on identity: who we are, in all of our diversity, while growing up against a media backdrop of everything we are not. Our goal is to give you thoughtful stories you can relate to, or maybe even something new to think about. And if you’re not Muslim, we made this podcast for you too. Whether or not you have a Muslim friend, you’ll find one here.