Maysoon Zayid

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

‘The man broke my heart’: Biden’s Arab-American boosters begin to leave his side These Arab-Americans were among Biden’s biggest fans. Now they’re warning they — and others — could abandon him in 2024.

October 23, 2023   

(Politico) Maysoon Zayid, a Palestinian American comedian, did everything she could to get Joe Biden elected in 2020. She starred in a comedy event boosting him. She spoke on a call organized by the Biden campaign featuring Arab women supporting him. Biden’s […]

Arts & Entertainment

Muslim writers call for more positive, authentic portrayals in film, TV stories 'Man With a Plan' and 'America Inside Out With Katie Couric' staffers were among those who spoke Monday at a panel hosted by the Writers Guild of America East.

March 26, 2019   

(Hollywood Reporter) There has never been a more important time for positive, nuanced and authentic portrays of Muslims on television and in film and digital media. That was the message, at least, on Monday evening at a panel discussion with Muslim writers […]