Artist Bio
Nadeen Al-jijakli is a co-founder of the New York chapter of the
Network of Arab-American Alumni & Professionals (NAAP NY). Nadeen
is a Syrian Muslim American and was born and raised in New York
City. She graduated from New York University where she served as
president of the Arab Students United organization. She currently
attends Brooklyn Law Schools and plans pursue a career in civil
rights. Throughout her life, she has worked tirelessly to enforce
a positive, educated, and accurate perception of Arabs and Muslims
by addressing the misconceptions of our time through organizing
lectures and social, political, as well as cultural gatherings.
Nadeen uses both poetry and song as an outlet to educate others
of the Palestinian struggle as well as a forum to express her ideas.
Nadeen has performed at the Nuyorican Cafe, Tribes Gallery, Walker
Stage, Ultra Violet, the United Nations, universities, cultural
showcases, open-mics, and more. Her poetry has been published in
Mizna and other journals. She strives to spread a motivational message
of peace and justice with originality and warmth.
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