Hassan Phills x NARCY l Yalla! Let’s Talk.

It’s time to get to know two creatives changing the narrative. Meet Hassan Phills and NARCY – two hilarious friends shaking things up in their own way: one with comedy and the other with music. In this special episode, filmed

Identity

From Fairuz to Skrillex: How Nai Barghouti Makes Her Mark

Today, I sit down with the insanely talented Nai Barghouti – a Palestinian singer, composer, and flutist who’s been compared to legends like Fairouz and Umm Kulthoum. She’s not just about music; she’s about making a statement. In this episode,

Alana Hadid: “I will not be silenced”

In this episode, we are joined by fashion icon, model, and creative director, Alana Hadid. Alana is a daughter of a Nakba survivor, and she shares with us her family’s story and her perspectives on how your voice can free

News and Commentary

Stories and Interviews

Hassan Phills x NARCY l Yalla! Let’s Talk.

It’s time to get to know two creatives changing the narrative. Meet Hassan Phills and NARCY – two hilarious friends shaking things up in their own way: one with comedy and the other with music. In this special episode, filmed

Decolonize Music l NARCY

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented artist, NARCY, for an in-depth conversation about the music industry today. He shares his insights on the evolution of Arabic Hip Hop, the impact of cultural decolonization in music, and drops

HABIBI SQUAD TALK RELATIONSHIPS & GET REAL

Thank you to habibi squad for the laughs and sharing with us some questions everyone is dying to know. They are real ones, make sure you subscribe to them!

Well-Being

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Stigma of Menstruation in Arab Culture

“The active ingredient in period stigma is misogyny” (Lindy West)  Women in many cultures, especially in Arab cultures, are told that menstruation is a shameful topic that should not be discussed publicly, especially in front of men. This stigmatization is

Mental Health in MENA: Is the Stigma Over?

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation” (Glenn Close) How many times have you attempted to discuss your mental health and it was ignored?  Why is mental health deemed less important and trivial compared to

Pandemic stories: Arabs shared what they learned

This pandemic has been a rollercoaster, a year full of chaos and we know we are not the only ones feeling exhausted. Everyone just wants the masks, stay-at-home orders, and lockdowns to end, but this has become the new norm.

Rainbow Railroad: This Canadian organization is saving LGBTQ lives

Rainbow Railroad is a Toronto-based charitable organization that helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals escape from violence and persecution in their home countries. Currently, there are 72 countries where being gay is illegal. In the past, they

Entertainment

Hassan Phills x NARCY l Yalla! Let’s Talk.

It’s time to get to know two creatives changing the narrative. Meet Hassan Phills and NARCY – two hilarious friends shaking things up in their own way: one with comedy and the other with music. In this special episode, filmed

Decolonize Music l NARCY

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented artist, NARCY, for an in-depth conversation about the music industry today. He shares his insights on the evolution of Arabic Hip Hop, the impact of cultural decolonization in music, and drops

Dating and Relationships

Salams App: The Go To Muslim Dating App for Marriage

Online dating with a little spin? Salams (previously known as Minder) is an online dating app for Muslims interested in meeting other Muslims for the purpose of marriage. Similar to many dating apps out there, the process of finding someone

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