This is an incredible clip of a Syrian Mahrajan from the 1940’s in North Jersey. Looking at their faces, one can’t help but wonder, what brave new world did these mothers and fathers, sisters, brothers, children all, face?
Our thanks to Aparna Narayanan, whose piece in the Brooklyn Rail, Arab Americans head for the ballot box, offers such an eloquent glimpse into the life of new citizens…
If you’re second- or third-generation Arab American, the American political process is easy as breathing. You were born with the right to vote. For recent men and women just entering this crazy, wonderful country, negotiating the path to citizenship and the right to vote isn’t nearly as simple. Please read this article and YALLA VOTE!
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