Shows
Dimensions of DiversityUnderstanding the Arab American Experience: A Conversation with Diana AboualiThis special episode of Dimensions of Diversity, features Diana Abouali, Director at Arab American National Museum (AANM) – the first and only museum of its kind in the United States devoted to recording the Arab American culture and experience.
Diana also serves on the Executive Team of Access Community, which aims to empower communities to improve their health and their economic, social and cultural well-being. Moderated by Buchanan's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Lloyd Freeman, the discussion will unpack myths about the community, explore the experience of Arab Americans in the United States, and provide best practices for in...2023-08-0951 min
Community in ArabicDiana Abouali - A conversation about the heritage and culture of Arab AmericansDiana Abouali is the director of the Arab American National Museum (AANM). She worked in higher education and the museum and cultural heritage sectors in the United States, Palestine, and Jordan.Topics covered in this episode: 1- About Diana Abouali.2- Diana's immigration & work journey.3- The vision and mission of the Arab American National Museum.4- How the museum addresses and incorporates diverse Arab perspectives and voices.5- Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...In...2023-01-2550 min
Seen JeemWhen We Were Arabs: A Jewish Family's Forgotten History with Massoud HayounIn this episode of the Seen Jeem podcast, Arab American National Museum (AANM) Director Diana Abouali chats with award-winning author Massoud Hayoun about his book, When We Were Arabs: A Jewish Family's Forgotten History. In this decolonial memoir, Massoud explores his grandparent's remarkable story as Jewish Arabs whose experiences were shaped by colonial ambitions in North Africa. Listen to this episode to hear from Massoud about his investigation of regional politics and how it helped him uncover his incredible family history. To watch a recording of Massoud's reading visit https://seenjeempodcast.org/episodes/episode-10-massoud-hayoun
...2022-02-0843 minSeen JeemThe Tiny Journalist with Naomi Shihab NyeIn this episode, acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye discusses her collection of poems, The Tiny Journalist (2019), with Diana Abouali, director of the Arab American National Museum. The “tiny journalist” refers to Janna Jihad Ayyad, the Palestinian citizen journalist who has been documenting and reporting Israel’s colonization of her homeland since she was a young girl. Recorded a few weeks after the 2021 Israel attacks on Gaza, Shihab Nye reflects on her identity as a Palestinian-American as well as the resilience of Palestinians in the face of ongoing adversity. For video recordings of her reading, visit https://seenjeempodcast.org/episodes/episod...2022-01-1136 min
Arab American CaféOur one and only Arab American National Museum, a conversation with Dr Diana Abouali.Why museums? to provide a sense of community and place by celebrating a collective heritage. Why the Arab American National Museum (AANM)? because we need to tell our story and showcase our contributions to this great country of ours. In this conversation, Dr Diana Abouali, the AANM Director shares her perspective, talks about the uniqueness of this institution, how it began, its offerings, and describes some challenges and opportunities. Dr Abouali’s career has spanned higher education, cultural heritage, and museum work. She has held several positions both in academia and on several boards and committees. Diana gra...2021-11-2429 min
The afikra PodcastA National Museum That's Preserving Arab American Stories | Diana AboualiWe spoke to the director of the Arab American Museum Diana Abouali to learn more about the history of the museum, its work and exhibitions, and her career as a museum director. Connect with Diana: https://www.instagram.com/tabbouli/ Follow the Arab American Museum: https://www.instagram.com/arabamericanmuseum/Created by: Mikey MuhannaHosted by: Mikey Muhanna & Yazan Kopty Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek YamaniAbout the afikra conversation series:Our long-form interview series, hosted on Zoom, featuring academics and arts and media exper...2020-10-3053 min