How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories

Comedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show "Mo," which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking ...

I honour my Arab heritage every time I perform in drag

Drag has been so healing for me because it has allowed me to rewrite the narratives this country and industry have forced on ...
The National on MSN

Private struggles and cultural impact of women behind golden age of Arab music and cinema in new exhibition

Diva: From Umm Kulthum to Dalida, showing at Beirut’s Sursock Museum, celebrates legendary singers, actresses and dancers ...
Queerty

This daring biopic is blowing up taboos by exploring the secret sexuality of a legendary Arab singer

To be fair, Kulthum was as close to royalty as a singer could get in a culture where women in the arts were still rare.
CNN

As Syria’s president preaches human rights, new evidence details abuse allegedly carried out under one of his key commanders

Editor’s note: This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s ongoing series on gender inequality. It contains graphic and disturbing accounts of sexual violence. For information about how the series is ...