Faces of the United States
77 people on Faces of Palestine were born in the United States.
Home to a large Palestinian-American community, from Chicago and Detroit to New York and California.
Among them
Abeer Najjar, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin and 75 othersMeet them
Standing with Palestine
People in the United States marching and gathering for Palestine.
Rally for Palestine, Brooklyn, New York, October 2023Photo: ishmael daro from New York · CC BY 2.0 · Source 
A rally for Palestine at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, October 2023Photo: PatrykTBrown · CC0 · Source 
A student encampment for Palestine in Milwaukee, May 2024Photo: Vigilantcosmicpenguin · CC BY 4.0 · Source
Born in the United States
77 faces
Palestinian Americansb. 1989Abeer Najjar
Culinary Ambassador of Palestinian Heritage
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1984Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
Eminent Journalist, Voice for Justice
California, United States
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Musicb. 1990Akram Abdulfattah
Renowned Palestinian-American Violinist, Composer, Music Fusion Pioneer.
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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Journalismb. 1971Ali Abunimah
Influential Palestinian-American Journalist
Washington, D.C., United States
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Friend of Palestineb. 1944Alice Malsenior Walker
Champion of Global Justice
Eatonton, Georgia, U.S
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Friend of Palestineb. 1944Angela Davis
Champion of Global Liberation
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Friend of Palestineb. 1947Ann Wright
Courageous Activist for Gaza
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
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Palestinian Americansb. 1996Bella Hadid
Model, Advocate for Palestinian rights
Washington, D.C., United States
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Friend of Palestineb. 1983Benjamin Haggerty
American Rapper, Vocal Advocate for Palestine
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Theaterb. 1971Betty Shamieh
Renowned Playwright, Palestinian-American Storyteller.
San Francisco, California, United States
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Friend of Palestineb. 1932Casey Kasem
Iconic Voice of Radio
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Musicb. 1963Charlie Bisharat
Grammy-Winning Violinist, Genre-Blending Maestro.
Inglewood, California, United States
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Friend of Palestineb. 1953Cornel West
American philosopher, political activist, social critic, actor and Voice for Justice
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1969Dean Obeidallah
Multifaceted Palestinian-American Talent
Lodi, New Jersey, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1983Dena Takruri
Influential Palestinian-American Journalist, Activist
San Francisco, California, United States
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Medicineb. 1963Dr. Laila Al-Marayati
Influential Physician and Human Rights Advocate
Los Angeles
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Etaf Rum
Influential Palestinian-American Author and Educator
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Fady Joudah
Poet, Translator, Physician
Austin, Texas, USA
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Friend of Palestineb. 1959George Azar
Iconic Photographer of Palestinian Struggle
Philadelphia, United States
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Palestinian Americansb. 1953George R. Salem
Advocate for Palestinian Heritage
Jacksonville, Florida
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Literatureb. 1986Hala Alyan
Acclaimed poet and novelist exploring diaspora and identity themes.
Carbondale, Illinois, USA
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Musicb. 1975Hanan Alattar
Acclaimed Palestinian-American soprano, internationally celebrated.
Houston, Texas, U.S
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Sportsb. 1999Hanna Barakat
Record-holding sprinter representing Palestine on the international stage.
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Activismb. 1976Huwaida Arraf
Renowned Activist-Lawyer, Palestinian Rights Defender.
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1987Jamal Abu-Shamala
Prominent Palestinian-American athlete
Shakopee, Minnesota, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1975Jennifer Jajeh
Provocative Palestinian-American Artist
San Francisco, California, USA
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Friend of Palestineb. 1950Jill Stein
Outspoken Advocate for Palestinian Rights
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Sportsb. 1987Justin Abdelkader
Trailblazing Palestinian-American NHL Star
Muskegon, Michigan, USA
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Theaterb. 1972Lameece Issaq
Trailblazing Palestinian-American Theatre Visionary.
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Palestinian Americansb. 1996Lamia Abukhadra
Challenging colonial narratives artistically
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Palestinian Americansb. 1992Leila Abdelrazaq
Visual Narrator of Palestinian Life
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Youthb. 1986Lena Seikaly
Versatile Jazz Prodigy
Falls Church, Virginia
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Palestinian Americansb. 1952Lila Abu-Lughod
Influential Anthropologist, Feminist, Middle East Expert
Champaign, Illinois, USA
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Activismb. 1980Linda Sarsour
Leading Palestinian-American Activist, Justice Champion.
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Mariam Barghouti
Influential Writer, Activist, Sociopolitical Commentator
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Sportsb. 1979Mark Gerban
Pioneering Palestinian rower
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Friend of Palestineb. 1967Mark Ruffalo
Renowned American Actor, Outspoken Advocate for Palestine
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
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Friend of Palestineb. 1977Max Blumenthal
Unyielding Advocate for Palestinian Rights
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1974Maysoon Zayid
Trailblazer in comedy and advocacy
Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1979Morad Fareed
Trailblazing Palestinian athlete and entrepreneur
New York State, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1975Mousa Kraish
Influential Palestinian-American Actor
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Friend of Palestineb. 1942Muhammad Ali
Champion of Palestinian Solidarity
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Cinemab. 1974Najla Said
Actress-Playwright, Palestinian-American Identity Explorer.
Boston/ United States
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Najwa Najjar
Pioneering Palestinian filmmaker, highlighting regional issues through cinema.
Washington, D.C., United States
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Palestinian Americansb. 1952Naomi Shihab Nye
Celebrated Palestinian-American poet
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1991Nazmi Albadawi
Influential Palestinian-American soccer player
Raleigh, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1971Nida Sinnokrot
Visionary Artist Confronting Conflict Traumas
Jeannette, United States
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Friend of Palestineb. 1928Noam Chomsky
Influential Intellectual Activist, Supporter of Palestine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1980Noura Erakat
Legal Luminary for Palestinian Rights
California, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1979Nujoud Merancy
Trailblazer in Space Exploration
Pacific Northwest, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1991Oday Aboushi
Influential Palestinian Voice in Sports
Brooklyn, NY
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Palestinian Americansb. 1977Omar Sheika
Distinguished Palestinian-American Professional Boxer
Paterson, New Jersey, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1986Omar Suleiman
Influential Scholar, Civil Rights Advocate
New Orleans, USA
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Friend of Palestineb. 1946Patti Smith
Voice for Palestinian Rights
Chicago, Illinois
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Friend of Palestineb. 1946Paul Larudee
Pioneer in Direct Action for Gaza
Philadelphia, United States
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Artsb. 1930Rajie Cook
Pioneering graphic designer, activist.
Newark, New Jersey
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Journalismb. 1948Rami George Khouri
Prominent Voice for Palestinian Rights
New York City, United States
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Sportsb. 1988Ramsey Nijem
Inspiring Palestinian-American Fighter
Concord, California, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1984Rasha Abu Safieh
Social Entrepreneur, Empowering through Technology
Texas, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1948Rashid Ismail Khalidi
Pioneering Palestinian Historian
New York City, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1976Rashida Harbi Tlaib
Palestinian American lawyer and United States representative
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Palestinian Americansb. 1953Ray Hanania
Champion of Palestinian Narratives
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Youthb. 1981Remi Kanazi
Artistic Voice of Resistance
United States
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Friend of Palestineb. 1930Richard A. Falk
Advocate for Palestinian Human Rights
New York, United States
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Palestinian Americansb. 1962Richard Akel
A Legacy in Sports and Palestinian Heritage
Little Rock, Arkansas
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Palestinian Americansb. 1973Sahar Mustafah
Pioneering Palestinian-American Novelist
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Theaterb. 1982Said Durrah
Prominent Arab-American Comedy Innovator.
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Entrepreneurshipb. 1964Sam Bahour
Entrepreneur, Visionary, Analyst, Activist, and Writer
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
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Entrepreneurshipb. 1964Samir Jadallah
Trailblazing Palestinian-American Executive and Entrepreneur
Fort Dix, NJ, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1964Saree Makdisi
Intellectual Advocate for Palestinian Rights
Washington, D.C., United States
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Palestinian Americansb. 1992Subhi Taha
Innovative fashion designer, Islamic influence
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1975Susan Muaddi Darraj
Prominent Palestinian-American Author
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Friend of Palestineb. 1946Susan Sarandon
Actress, Activist, Pro-Palestinian Advocate
New York, New York, U.S
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Palestinian Americansb. 1981Tahani Salah
Poetic Voice for Palestine
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Palestinian Americansb. 1969Tareq Salahi
Controversial Socialite and Vintner
Washington, D.C., USA
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Cinemab. 1971Waleed Zuaiter
Versatile Palestinian-American Actor, Arab Storyteller.
Sacramento, California, U.S
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Belal Muhammad
Palestinian American mixed martial artist and former UFC welterweight champion
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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