#BlackLivesMatter Peel my skin and a few more layers. Rip through my flesh and grind it to pieces. Will you not find a heart like…
Najwa Zebian
Poet. Writer. Inspirational Speaker. Teacher.
#BlackLivesMatter Peel my skin and a few more layers. Rip through my flesh and grind it to pieces. Will you not find a heart like…
We wonder why our world is lacking peace and is full of so much corruption. Let me tell you why. I won’t preach, but I…
Today, I turn 26. That’s not the only thing about today. Today marks my tenth year anniversary of moving to Canada. I moved here on my…
In a world like ours, and in times like these, it takes courage to be yourself. So, I hope that today, you have the courage…
I almost want to say that being a newcomer is a language on its own. Regardless of what spoken language you’ve attained, being a newcomer…
Sadness is universal. We deal with it on a daily basis with everyone around us. Sometimes, it’s hidden. Sometimes, it’s obvious. And sometimes, even the…
A moment of reflection on my work with Syrian Newcomers: Ask me about bravery. Ask me about humility. Ask me about strength and courage. Ask…
Doing my work at the Centre, I noticed a young boy looking at the legos and wooden blocks. I approached him, and in Arabic I…
When I decided to go to France, many people asked me if I was worried about going there given the recent events that happened. I…