Talks 

Zainab, a current medical student, shares her experiences with her patients and what her interaction with death on a daily basis has taught her about life. Integrating poetry in her talk, Zainab eloquently details her effort to add humanity in the battle with mortality.

TEDx | University of Houston

Zainab, a current medical student, shares her experiences with her patients and what her interaction with death on a daily basis has taught her about life. Integrating poetry in her talk, Zainab eloquently details her effort to add humanity in the battle with mortality. Zainab Mabizari is a first generation Algerian American born and raised in Houston. She currently attends Baylor College of Medicine and aspires to use her medical degree to advocate for public health policy and global health in underprivileged communities. She is a writer, and a poet, and believes in the power of storytelling. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

PEN AMERICA | M WORD TOWN HALL: Identity and Artistry

“Identity and Artistry” will feature live music, poetry performances, and a panel discussion on the power of art and storytelling. This special convening of a diverse range of artistic voices, thought leaders, and activists will be presented in person at WNYC’s The Greene Space in New York City, and will be livestreamed via Crowdcast. The panel discussion will be moderated by artist, activist, and scholar Ibrahim Bechrouri, and will include author and journalist Moustafa Bayoumi, scholar Dr. Donna Auston, executive director of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop Jafreen Uddin, poet Ladan Osman, and musician and social entrepreneur, Hadi Eldebek. Performer and artistic director of Performing Arts Mosaic Adam Gagan will emcee the event, featuring the poetry of Zainab Mabizari and the musical talents of The Brooklyn Nomads and Alsarah, and produced in collaboration with Performing Arts Mosaic.