Feature: How Did My Lebanese Great Grandfather Land in Niagara Falls in 1912?

Presenter: Laila Mokhiber


Delivered:
NYC on March 27, 2016

In this afikra feature, Laila Mokhiber explores the different dynamics, political contingencies and historical moments in regards to immigration and social mobility from the Arab world outwards.

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Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.


About Afikra Community Presentations

Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.

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