Nada Bakri
@nadabakri
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Cambridge, MA
Joined September 2008
The amazing @nadabakri: When Lebanon’s breathtaking Jeita Grotto was turned into a wedding venue, it sparked outrage. The incident shows how heritage is being commodified across the Arab world, for @newlinesmag.
newlinesmag.com
A private wedding in Lebanon’s breathtaking caves shows how even such sites of natural and cultural significance are becoming a privilege of the wealthy
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Lebanon’s drivers obey one rule: no rules. On traffic, politics and why chaos feels like home. The Chaos of Driving in Lebanon Tells a Story of a Country Unraveled https://t.co/T0lNXFlDG5 via @NYTOpinion
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Lebanon’s traffic nightmare paints a portrait of a nation verging on collapse.
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"We’re kind of transforming how Muslims meet and marry." – Muzz founder and CEO @ShahzadYounas_ In Spotlight, @nadabakri explores the world of halal dating apps and speed-dating: https://t.co/OMwsy2tIVy
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From greater autonomy in choosing partners to navigating the challenges of cultural expectations, Muslim online dating platforms are empowering individuals to find love on their terms. Story by @nadabakri for #IWMF's Round Earth Media initiative. https://t.co/xc5R16u0jo
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عندما أعاد الصحافي اللبناني الأميركي أنتوني شديد ترميم منزل العائلة في مرجعيون، كانت شجرة الزيتون في حديقة المنزل بمثابة ركن البيت."عندما أموت، أريدك أن تدفني رمادي تحت شجرة الزيتون"، قالها لزوجته فكان له ما أراد.هذا هو #الجنوب ركن الوطن الدائم في وجه العواصف مهما اشتدّت. #لبنان
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What the explosion taught me about being Lebanese.
internationalmedicalcorps.org
When the Beirut port explosion rocked her city, International Medical Corps’ local staff member Rima Bakri learned what being Lebanese means to her while responding to the crisis.
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Check-out my piece for @VanityFair that asks whether a progressive private school that claims to be a leader in Diversity, equity, and inclusion, but costs $50,000-plus ever, can ever really be equitable or anti-racist?
vanityfair.com
At Dalton, following a contentious summer of COVID and Black Lives Matter protests, a power struggle has emerged between those pushing for change and those clinging to the status quo. “At the end of...
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I wrote about a dilemma many Lebanese face — to leave or to stay — a decision often rooted in desperation & despair. I also touch on watching #Lebanon unravel from afar & the guilt & privilege associated with living abroad. But really, this is about Bassem
guernicamag.com
Loving Lebanon is one thing; living there is another. Generation after generation, surviving in the homeland sometimes costs too much.
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“...she sang to repair the wounds of exile.” this resonates so much. I am not in exile but I don’t feel that I have a country anymore. @aidaalami thank you for this great read
nytimes.com
Neta Elkayam, an Israeli singer, plumbs the rich culture of the Moroccan Jews she descended from, and introduces it to new audiences in both countries.
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Congratulations on this very well deserved award, @robinmcdowell and @MargieMasonAP. Another great year of entries and winners! #shadidaward
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Congratulations to the 2021 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics winners, @robinmcdowell & @MargieMasonAP (@AP)! Their investigation of the palm oil industry is “a masterclass in ethics and integrity ...” https://t.co/4Hr0Vgoxn0
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Good morning! We’re honored to share the five finalists for the 2021 #ShadidAward for Journalism Ethics! These finalists distinguished themselves in a very competitive field of nominations, producing stories with outstanding ethics, integrity and impact. @UWMadisonMedia
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Finalists for the 2021 #ShadidAward for Journalism Ethics include @adndotcom & @propublica’s series “Unheard,” by @otraletra, @marclesterphoto, @anneraup, @lorenholmes, @kylehopkinsAK, @nadiasussman, @Theriault_Boots. https://t.co/SGNgh7nJF6
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Alaska has the highest rate of sexual assault in the nation. These women and men did not choose to be violated, but they now choose to speak about what happened.
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2020 winner of the #ShadidAward, "The Quiet Rooms" is responsible for this bill being introduced in Congress. Congrats, @Jodiscohen, @jsmithrichards & @lakeidrachavis. + nominate for the 2021 Shadid Award winner here:
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As always, so grateful for @UWJournEthics for honoring Anthony’s legacy and the work he did #shadidaward
We are now accepting nominations for the 2021 #ShadidAward for Journalism Ethics! Join us in honoring integrity, ethics and impact. Nominations due Jan. 15, 2021. https://t.co/04qC1S5AgP
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An amazing and beautifully written (+juicy) piece by the talented @LysandraO
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