This is the ugly truth: Racism and anti-blackness in the Arab world is a common practice and a subject so taboo that many have convinced themselves that it doesn’t even exist. But for those of us who live in these societies, and who are caught at the intersection of black and Arab identities, it is undeniable. In this podcast by Kerning Cultures, producer Sara Elhassan looks at racism in the Arab world.
This episode was produced by Sara Elhassan, with editorial support from Dana Ballout, Tamara Rasamny, Zeina Dowidar, Alex Atack and Hebah Fisher. Fact-checking was conducted by Zeina Dowidar and sound design by Mohamed Khreizat. Episode artwork is illustrated by Enas Satir. Kerning Cultures is a Kerning Cultures Network production.
*[This podcast was produced by Kerning Cultures, a partner institution of Fair Observer. Click here for a full list of episodes.]
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