Cultural Briefings
Filmmaker, Journalist, Photographer, Fighter for Justice Dies at 70
Jocelyne Saab belonged to a generation of Lebanese filmmakers and artists, often described as progressive and leftist, that emerged before, during, and after the Lebanese Civil War. A contemporary of directors like Burhan Alawia, John Chamoun, Maroun Baghdadi, Nahla al-Shahal, young progressive directors of the time, Saab shared their commitment to social justice, basic reforms in the pre-1975 Lebanese political system, and a commitment to defending the rights of Palestinians both within Lebanon and supporting their struggle against Israeli occupation.
Killing of Famed Iraqi Author of ‘The Jewish Baths’ and ‘The Aging of Baghdad’ Sparks Growing Outrage
Native Daughter--Now Columbia University Dean--Returns to Lebanon to Design Beirut’s Museum of Arts
Beauty as a Mortal Sin: Iraq Terror Group’s Twisted War on Women
Tunisian Grave Digger Gives Drowned Refugees in Death, the Dignity They Failed to Receive in Life
Rachid Taha, Innovative Rai Musician with a Message of Justice for Immigrants, Dies Unexpectedly
New York Times Remembers Early Arab Feminist Who Lived – And Died – Ahead of Her Time
The Passing of Two Women, Very Different, But Bonded By Their Search For Peace
Two strong women’s lives never crisscrossed, coming from different worlds, politically, socially and economically, yet their missions in life were somewhat similar. Kathy Kriger and Hatidza Mehmedovic each worked towards standing up against injustice, in their own ways, regardless of their backgrounds. Kathy Kriger, born Kathleen Anne Kriger, served as the United States’ diplomat in Morocco for several years, living what many would consider a comfortable life in a prestigious position. In the wake of September 11 and the