Voices of the Mahjar

The Khayrallah Center
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From the Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies, Voices of the Mahjar is a podcast that brings to life the histories of the Lebanese diaspora and discusses the issues diasporic communities face across the world today.

  1. Voices of the Mahjar: Episode 1

    06/01/2025

    Voices of the Mahjar: Episode 1

    Proud Brooklynite and Syrian-American historian, Robert Mitchell Haddad, tells the story of a vibrant community of Syrian immigrants in New York. His memories of his education, friendships, and religion shed light on his experiences as an Arab-American in the United States. Bob also discusses his parents’ immigration to the United States from Greater Syria. By sharing his family and community’s history, Bob emphasizes the shared love of Arabic language, literature, and culture that characterized his childhood. Interview with Bob Haddad. Interview conducted by Dr. Akram Khater and Dr. Elizabeth Saylor, September, October, and November 2023. Episode produced by Calley Doyle.

    27 min
  2. Voices of the Mahjar: Episode 2

    06/01/2025

    Voices of the Mahjar: Episode 2

    In this episode, Bob Haddad discusses his family’s impact on Arab-American literature. His father Nadra Haddad and his uncle ‘Abd al-Masih Haddad founded the Arabic newspaper al-Sa’ih – which became a key platform for Al-Rabita al-Qalamiyya. Bob outlines the origins and development of al-Sa’ih and highlights his family’s dedication to hard work and literary excellence in their establishment of the influential newspaper. Bob also reflects on what it means for him to be Arab-American. Interview with Bob Haddad. Interview conducted by Dr. Akram Khater and Dr. Elizabeth Saylor, September, October, and November 2023. Episode produced by Calley Doyle.

    25 min

  3. 10/21/2024

    María Najle

    Interview with Maria Nahle, great niece of Hanna Gaith. Interview conducted by Akram Khater and Diana Lopez Molina, March 2024

    44 min
  4. Cedars in the Pines Part 2

    06/24/2024

    Cedars in the Pines Part 2

    Cedars in the Pines narrates the lives of Lebanese immigrants who have journeyed from Lebanon to North Carolina and labored here to build new homes, raise families and enrich the state with their culture and hard work. It tells of a legacy that is as much about great accomplishments as it rests in the quiet and unassuming. A singular doctor in a small mountain town or a car mechanic at a Piedmont crossroads become vital threads in the fabric of this state: Lebanese cedars among the pines of North Carolina.

    27 min
  5. Cedars in the Pines Part 1

    06/24/2024

    Cedars in the Pines Part 1

    Cedars in the Pines narrates the lives of Lebanese immigrants who have journeyed from Lebanon to North Carolina and labored here to build new homes, raise families and enrich the state with their culture and hard work. It tells of a legacy that is as much about great accomplishments as it rests in the quiet and unassuming. A singular doctor in a small mountain town or a car mechanic at a Piedmont crossroads become vital threads in the fabric of this state: Lebanese cedars among the pines of North Carolina.

    25 min
  6. Tarikh Dr. Hicham Safieddine

    06/22/2024

    Tarikh Dr. Hicham Safieddine

    In this episode, Dr. Hicham Safieddine and Dr. Akram Khater discuss nationhood, sovereignty, colonialism and economic development and ideology through the lens of the financial systems in place throughout Lebanon's history.

    58 min
  7. Tarikh Dr. Nadya Sbaiti

    06/22/2024

    Tarikh Dr. Nadya Sbaiti

    Dr. Sbaiti will discuss "Lessons in History: Schooling and Education in Modern Lebanon." Her lecture is part of Tarikh, a series that features experts in Lebanese diaspora studies. The experts share stories that give participants insight into the history of Lebanon from the perspective of migrants in the global diaspora.

    58 min
  8. Tarikh Dr. Owain Lawson

    06/22/2024

    Tarikh Dr. Owain Lawson

    This episode focuses on the history of development and energy/electricity in mid-century Lebanon. Today we will be speaking with Dr. Owain Lawson, a historian of development, environment, and social movements in the modern Middle East. He is completing his first book, Power Failures: Development, Sovereignty, and Environmental Justice in Lebanon.

    56 min
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From the Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies, Voices of the Mahjar is a podcast that brings to life the histories of the Lebanese diaspora and discusses the issues diasporic communities face across the world today.

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  • Creator
    The Khayrallah Center
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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