Year: 2019

  • Our Stories: “I Wrote About Us”

    The following is a contribution by one of our Community Members to the Our Stories project. I Wrote About Us By: Anonymous Airbnb While Kingdom Hearts loomed over usWe tried to seek that innocence.“Fight or flight, right?”“Never flight,” he said.And I asked him to take the guilt awayHe said, “just be kind and appreciate.”And I…

  • Our Stories: “Don’t Touch My Name”

    The following is the first in a series of posts called Our Stories which highlight the rich tapestry of diverse experiences held by our incredible community: Queer and Trans Middle Eastern and/or North African individuals living in and around New York City. Don’t Touch My Name By: Ibrahim Khazzaka Born in Lebanon, I was named…

  • Tarab NYC: Hishik Bishik Drag Saturday, Gaza 5K, NQAPIA Dinner, Nowruz!

    Tomorrow: Hishik Bishik – A Middle Eastern and North African Drag Revue! Come one come all, we’re back back BACK again, baby! And this time at an all new location right in the heart of gay ole’ Williamsburg – Shimmy the night away at MACRI PARK on Saturday, March 2nd from 6-10PM! With Happy Hour…

  • 2019 NYC Gaza 5K + Dabke Party

    For the third year in a row, Tarab NYC will be proudly participating in the NYC Gaza 5K. Join us on March 30 as we run, walk, and dance to fund UNRWA’s Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) and make access to mental health care a reality for all Palestine refugee children in the Gaza Strip.…

  • Tarab NYC at #CancelPinkwashing & Creating Change in Detroit!

    Join us in Detroit for Creating Change where Tarab NYC is providing the ONLY Queer MENA programming! Orientalism & Pinkwashing: Addressing issues faced by Queer Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities Friday 3PM – 4:30PM – Cadillac B Queer Middle Eastern and North African Caucus Friday 6:30PM – 7:30PM – Skyline B More details here!…