Americanish: Daughters of Diaspora
Americanish is a first-gen podcast that breaks down what it means to be American...ish. In a socially and politically tense environment, co-hosts Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba give fresh takes on old and new topics of conversation. Cojab is a Syrian-Lebanese Mexican Jew and Mariam Wahba is an Egyptian Coptic Christian. Together, they are the Daughters of Diaspora.
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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
In this interview with Yaroslava, she shares with us what her family and friends have been experiencing in Ukraine these last few weeks, her thoughts on social media’s role in the war, and why every American should care about what happens to Ukrainians. She also tells us about how President Zelenskyy’s leadership has been so important to her and her friends on the ground.
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
In this episode, Mariam asks Adela quick-fire questions about the Jewish holiday of Purim-- from costumes to triangle-shaped cookies.
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
In the fourth episode of Americanish, Adela and Mariam dive into different manifestations of modesty, from Sniut in the Jewish community to Hijab in Middle Eastern Countries. Tune in for more!
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
In this episode, Adela speaks about her experiences at NYU that led to her decision to file a Title VI lawsuit against NYU for failing to protect Jewish students from discrimination. Her lawsuit helped prompt the executive order to include Jews under Title VI protections of the Civil Rights Act.
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Did you know Coptic Christians get a tattoo at only nine months old? In this episode, learn all about Mariam, Coptic Christians, life in Egypt, and growing up as a modern woman from an ancient faith.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora is a NEW digital talk show hosted by Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba.
Cojab and Wahba come from very different walks of life, yet have a lot in common. One is a Sephardic Jew and the other is Egyptian Coptic Christian. They break down how they are learning to navigate life as first generation immigrants and modern women of ancient faiths. Join them as untangle love, faith, religion, culture, and everything else.
