Last week, we told the story of Sarah, a Lebanese woman who braved family pressure to stop wearing the hijab. This week, we share an interview with Sarah where she talked about the reaction to the story when she published it on Freethought Lebanon, the power of extended family in Lebanese culture, and the future.
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Jul 2025
The History of America’s Independence Day!
We have a very important and interesting topic, especially these days. We will talk about the history of America, how this country was born, and why they celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4th. We will go back a little in history to talk about the land before it was ca ... Show More
10m 4s
Jun 2025
First Day at Work: Layal and Rana’s Story! (For Beginners and Intermediate Level)
In this episode, you will listen to a conversation between "Layal," the new employee, and "Rana," her colleague at work, as they begin to greet one another and get to know each other. There is a lot of opportunity for new vocabulary and simple sentences with lots of meaning. If y ... Show More
2m 52s
Aug 2023
Malek’s Way To The HangOver
Meet Malek, a 19-year-old driven young man from Lebanon, revolutionizing the Ecommerce landscape. The genius behind "The Hangover," Malek has redefined party gaming, captivating audiences in just four months. Unconventional in his approach, he diverged from traditional education, ... Show More
31m 24s
Jan 2025
Not The Girl They Wished For
In this special episode, originally published in Arabic on Eib, we present the English version of Sarah Safi Harb's powerful journey — one defined by resilience, reinvention, and personal transformation. Sarah reflects on the experiences that have shaped her into the woman and da ... Show More
49m 15s
Oct 2022
A Fake Ring, Real Temptation, and a Golden Marriage
On this episode of Our American Stories, this next story comes to us from Sarah Wells, author of "American Honey: A Field Guide to Resisting Temptation." Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omn ... Show More
20m 18s