The Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) will be hosting author and activist Amer Zahr on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, from 7pm-8:30pm for a free campus and community lecture! Tickets are free, and can be found on the campus arts ticketing page.
About Amer Zahr
Zahr’s 2014 book “Being Palestinian Makes Me Smile” showcases his own experience as a refugee and immigrant, sharing a heartfelt and humorous take on the experiences of Palestinians in America that has become a leading voice for Arab Americans on the national stage. Following his book, Zahr created his 2017 documentary “We’re Not White,” which further explores the Arab-American identity as a community that legally falls under ‘white’ according to the US Census. “Refugees might stumble every once in a while in America, but they make it work,” Zahr said in his 2022 TEDx Talk. In addition to his creative work, Zahr founded the 1001 Laughs Comedy Festival, which brings Arab and Muslim comedians together to celebrate their unique narratives.
Presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate and the Distinguished Lecture Series. This event is free, but tickets are required – get yours here!