US election 2024: The Arab American reality | Centre Stage

[@longshank59]

TY for having Maya on she is such a strong advocate for Middle East. I have a T-shirt with Red, Green and Black lettering say's "Free Palestine" I'm old and hWyte the other day was walking down the street someone flipped me off said F Palestine and Spat at me just for a T-shirt. Can't imagine what Muslim people are going through

[@janaccardo8612]

Oooooo, where did you get the tee? I’m an old whits gal as well, but also a pacifist and deeply feel the weight of what is happening with Palestinians!❤😢

[@longshank59]

@@janaccardo8612 From a Custom Shirt Shop they do school uniform's mostly but also make Custom T's and big batch of some other business wants to sell them.

[@janaccardo8612]

@@longshank59 Thank you❤️

[@mcole442]

Question: Trump is heavily pro-Israel, and his son-in-law already has a deal in place to build new settlements in Gaza AND the West Bank. If he gets elected, what do you think he'll do for the Palestinians?🤔

[@johnnyweekend]

That was you??? Hawk Tuah 🎉

[@marisatamari9019]

So well articulated! Thank you

[@selaboy]

High respect to amazing Maya Berry from Oman 💯🌹💐

[@davecarey5163]

Wonderful truthful discussion. God bless.

[@old-glorytube1284]

The classification of Arabs as Caucasian has been a topic of debate. While many Arabs identify as Caucasian, it is important to understand the historical and genetic context of this classification. The term "Caucasian" originally referred to people from the Caucasus region, but it has since been used more broadly to describe a range of ethnic groups. Genetic studies, including my own research involving thousands of samples, have shown that Arabs often have a diverse ancestry, with significant contributions from South African populations, sometimes more so than European ones. It is crucial to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural and genetic heritage of Arab people, and Jewish people of which includes a blend of South African, and Middle Eastern origin. That excludes the Jewish people that arrived in the Middle East after the Holocaust. This diversity is reflected in the wide range of physical appearances among Arabs, from olive skin and brown hair to lighter skin with green eyes and dark hair. Despite these phenotypic variations, genetic testing often reveals a stronger South African ancestry than European. As a geneticist, I have observed that individuals of Arab and Jewish Middle Eastern origin often have a complex genetic makeup that includes elements from various regions. It is essential to approach this topic with sensitivity and respect for the diverse identities and experiences of people from the Middle East. When it comes to identifying race on forms, it may be more accurate for individuals to select "Mixed Race" or "Other," depending on their personal and genetic background. Ultimately, it is essential to be true to oneself and recognize the diverse heritage that contributes to one's identity. The USA, Canada, South Africa, and Brazil are the only counties in the world that ask other human for their race without a DNA test, this question is only based on their phenotype which is Ludicrous. That question should never be asked. In the other side of the token, just because a person looks Caucasian on the outside, he can have more African ancestry DNA on the inside. That is the reason why being a racist speaks volumes of a person's nescience. Case in point, some talk shows in the USA, submitted DNA test of individual in their show, we did not know who they were, however, many had more South African ancestry than European and five of them showed Jewish Ancestry 64% Later, I saw it on TV when the talk show host revealed the DNA test to a group of KKK, and Skin Heads who look phenotypically Caucasian, blue eyes dark hair, or blue eyes brown hair, or even black hair to be more African than European. These caused a sensation in the media, their organization kicked them out, and harassed them so severed, beat them. These individual had their DNA tested a second time, only to reveal the accuracy of our test.

[@SlashHarkenUltra]

😴

[@dalemsilas8425]

Incredible insight.

[@Overthetop242]

Wow! There is still intelligent life on the planet. Thanks. 🙏

[@dankprole7884]

Arab Americans are classified as white at my company. I can't imagine how much undetected discrimination this leads to.

[@myprincess0875]

Hasan Minage said it best . Something to the effect of ; we come here as immigrants pay taxes hoping our new home won’t bomb our country , we get our documents and or citizenry, raise our children , create new generation of Americans . Then we end up paying for our countries to be bombed . What he says is incredibly relatable to all in what he calls “Beige’estan” which is anyone who isn’t yte or African American . Truly a powerful interview ! Thank you Centre Stage !!!

[@Whatdahwhere]

The best Arab option ( and all citizens of the US and the Palestinians ) is the Green Party

[@junominame2490]

The US period.

[@elainejbaskin4255]

She is SO clear thinking helpful in representing and explaining Arab American sentiment AND the environment of hate and hate crimes in our country. Sane articulate responsible. Great interview.

[@AWalkOnDirt]

She is not clear thinking but a non classical liberal who forwards oppression on freedom of religion and freedom of speech.

[@rayzhong3874]

She articulates so well!

[@mariaa6918]

Thank you for this beautiful, truthful guest. God bless and protect Maya ❤

[@luvforeverify]

Thank you Maya.

[@peachyashes1]

I have to say, this was better than I expected. I expected 20 minutes of simping for Kamala.

[@leboholmes6576]

The support for Israel will continue no matter who’s the president!

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks for posting.

[@aluisious]

Dear Arab Americans: not everyone in this country is stupid enough to hate you because of what CNN and Fox News are putting on TV.

[@marie-laure.]

Very deep and useful points to beat in mind👍

[@DaisyBarbey]

Magnifique! Maya Berry est une personne hors du commun. Les « arab américans » sont représentés par une personne très intelligente mais surtout d’une grande humanité. Gaza Ce qui se passe à Gaza est insupportable pour des millions de personnes de toutes les « races et les religions » dans le monde. Maya Berry est une Mensch comme disaient les juifs autrefois. Profondément HUMAINE

[@luwfu7467]

Vote for Jill Stein 2024. The only anti genocide candidate.

[@mon7563]

It's united states of izrail.

[@mkfd4571]

You will guarantee a Donald Trump presidency.

[@olivetreepeace]

Thank you for being the voices of the unheard.

[@ICHope1]

Excellent commentary.

[@samcoffeymusic]

Excellent interview. Wow

[@patriciabray5726]

Thomas Jefferson, writer of the Declaration of Independence and a Founding Father of the US wrote in the 1700's "The moral sense is as much a part of our constitution as that of feeling, seeing, or hearing".

[@unknownunknown-sd2ce]

Such a clever woman

[@newyorkcitythebigapple359]

I am not a Arab or Muslim my vote is Fro for Jill Stein

[@AlH-i5v]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸💚💚💚

[@magicnutcracker]

One can express a vote of protest against all of the Presidential candidates by submitting a blank ballot. It is legal to do so and your vote is recorded. One can still vote down ballot for Senate, House, etc. and any referendums or amendments.

[@patriciabray5726]

We as women have an enormous opportunity to make change CONTINUE to happen. If anyone in the world understands the role Of clans, tribes and families in global policy it is the women of the Middle East and Africa. It is vital for every Arab American even Jewish and Christian Arabs to vote this election. A cultural night in communities often opens up music, the arts and cultural food and better awareness.

[@zanabanci1943]

How trump would be better for Palestinians when trump said Netanyahu needs to finish the job . Did they forget who moved USA embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. I don’t support the war but I don’t see the other side would be better I guess Kamala would push Netanyahu for ceasefire.

[@cupajoy8498]

LOL. She has been in office for 4 years. 300k dead. More hate, less income, more inflation, more homeless, no wage increase, A real genocide under Biden and Kamala. This lady is a shill for the Democrats. 😊

[@leboholmes6576]

What makes them think that things would be better with Trump? It’s not up to the president to cause a seas fire or stop the support!

[@thearmorknight1690]

You are funny bro you needs to get drafted as soon as possible.

[@Woke365]

Vote blue 🔵💙 vote Kamala Harris -Tim Walz. Donald Trump son-in-law want Gaza for beach front properties.

[@stevenandrean2661]

Harris Walz the best

[@TrustMe55]

People gotta stop voting for how it helps an individual group of people and vote for what’s best for the whole country and not for the Arab world or the black or the Hispanic, you don’t vote for yourself. You vote for the country a votes for Trump is a vote for Israel.

[@veronicarodriguez8094]

Not participating in an election you morally oppose IS ALSO your constitutional right. No one should "influence" (regardless of the intent) another person to do what they do not want to do. ❤

[@blackbear52able]

Not voting is not acceptable.

[@AlH-i5v]

Shame, you should vote regardless. This is ignorant

[@veronicarodriguez8094]

@@blackbear52able Says who? Says you?? Pffft! This is still America, right?

[@daveedkoordee5820]

The difference between an Arab- Americans and zionist

[@fede-maurofava-marchetti2952]

Vote for Jill Stein 🌺

[@jackbrownakawillylee5646]

It is the best way for Trump to be elected and to establish a one-party system.

[@cupajoy8498]

​@@jackbrownakawillylee5646A vote for Kamala is a VOTE FOR TRUMP. VOTE JILL FOR THE WIN

[@carolcoutinho8777]

If the quality of life for citizens in this country was taken care of by Congress, we wouldn't have so many desperate people looking for someone to blame for their problems. Our society is decrepit because our politicians have sold themselves to the highest bidder and no longer think about anything other than their own bank accounts.

[@patriciabray5726]

SHARING ANOTHER THOUGHT FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON " I NEVER CONSIDER A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION IN POLITICS, IN RELIGION, IN PHILOSOPHY, AS CAUSE FOR WITHDRAWING FROM A FRIEND" 250 YEARS AGO IT WAS WRITTEN AND IT CHALLENGES ALL OF US TODAY.

[@junominame2490]

It's no just arabs. Gaza is also heavy on my mind and heart. That's why I'm voting Jill Stein.

[@tseringkindy7685]

Great interview 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Biden and Democratic elites will not do anything, go third party until we succeed a change in two party system 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ChristineEbadi]

Vote for Jill

[@mkfd4571]

It is your right to vote for whom you wish. But voting for Jill Stein guarantees a Donald Trump presidency. That will be catastrophic for most of us.

[@AlH-i5v]

Vote against the Genocide, against AIPAC, against Zionism!! Vote Green 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@samcoffeymusic]

I love Green. But sadly in our current messed up electoral system a vote for green will only advance evil

[@fashioncitymetaverse]

I vote Jill Stein 2024 President of America 💚💯. Jill STEIN is Against Genocide wars. JILL STEIN is for higher minimum wage 💲, affordable housing, healthcare for All, canceling student loans.

[@MoonBerryShrimp]

Irrelevant spoiler candidate

[@OneSkyWarrior]

@fashioncitymetaverse So is Kamala and she's already on the ballot.

[@progressive_appalachian]

So you voted for Trump because that's not how our system works. Voted for ethnic cleansing in America, a fascist, and for someone who says Biden is too soft on Palestinians

[@Wanda_Jannette]

If she gets 5% she's already a winner because that will put her on the ballots from now on and the Green Party will get the funding they need - so would be a success in her name.

[@Wanda_Jannette]

I voted 💚😊 my hands are clean. Will never support Zio-J

[@greatestone4eva]

15:53 the idea of race and ethnicity are plagued with problems. i would rather have them stop the genocide and wars than give us a nonsense category. i never match any and most of my family is multiracial/multiethnic.

[@leif12345]

What genocide ?

[@enriquemunoz704]

​@leif12345 what holocaust?

[@javier4641]

So, people should vote for Jill Stein

[@junominame2490]

@@leif12345Can't believe the stupidity of some people! Such as yourself.

[@pluribus_unum]

12:20 - "...they have to participate, they have to vote, as difficult as it is."

[@TaslimaRashid]

To our 2024 US Presidential candidates. We are such an unfortunate nation of American who have two unfit US Presidential candidates. The So called Democratic candidate says that she loves Israel and it’s Neta guy. The other so called Republican candidate says, that he loves Israel and Neta guy even more than Democratic candidate. 😂😂😂😂None of the candidates has any other issue towards the US and its citizens besides to be the pet of Israel. Too sad 😢😢.

[@ash1kh]

A dysfunctional country with hilarious laws. 😂

[@4362mont]

You're going to have to go beyond both of the Coke-vs-Pepsi -style dominant political Party ruts to find the politicians who do not have a bias where varioys ethnically Semitic citizens are concerned.

[@allanjohnsalgado2119]

4 years she did not accomplish anything for the middle east war

[@mns8732]

When Arabs can buy more of congress things will be better. Just save your money.

[@luvforeverify]

Abandon Harris.

[@sidali2590]

Abandon trump

[@jackbrownakawillylee5646]

Dump Trump.

[@craigo3849]

When one ethnic group shoots or harms 1000s peennially within the same ethnicity is that not hate? Is that Intra-ethnic or intra-religious act not hateful or less than inter- ethnicity or inter-religious hate?

[@LadieKadie]

Well yea but you catch all the heat because you’ve got all the fire power. Losers always whine while they’re being taken out. They tend to forget they started this.

[@MoonBerryShrimp]

What a joke. Polling within the margin for error means they aren't going to swing the vote for either side.

[@progressive_appalachian]

Not true

[@strav1235]

This interview was cut short…. She needed more time to talk about the current Biden administration, Kamala and Trump in terms of policy comparisons.

[@cupajoy8498]

That's because there is no difference. A current genocider v. a future genocider. Both are the same. Hate has increased under Biden,Harris.

[@vuzzler1]

You don’t like it you’re free to leave trump forever

[@richardho1261]

Thanks

[@RealConnorStone]

Propaganda at highest level. Do your own research

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

Always keep in mind that these individuals are loyal to their own kind, not to the country where they reside and make their living. Now imagine trusting these people with your country's security or nuclear codes.....

[@NSGca]

I'm with you 💯

[@eddyhoughton6542]

By "these individuals" are you referring to American Jews who may also share Israeli nationality?

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

@@eddyhoughton6542 This is an open-ended statement-interpret it however you wish.

[@RJH8770]

You mean American jews with dual citizenship? The ones who coordinate with each other what to censor in US media and who to blackmail and get elected?

[@ahmedabdelmagid3109]

Uncommitted is the vote

[@mt6611]

If she is from Oman she can change her loyalty 😮

[@moniho6907]

Am sorry but to blame the us for Israel action when, gaza attack first is starting to annoy me.

[@eddyhoughton6542]

Bullshit. Gaza did not attack first. Jews have been attacking Arabs since long before 1948. An occupied people has the right to armed resistance according to international law. The Israelis had it coming.

[@nikkster01]

am sorry but your wilful and ignorant non knowledge of what the iDF has been doing to Palestinians for 50 years is starting to annoy them

[@Celeblidotcom]

@@nikkster01teach us, what happened in 1948?

[@OneSkyWarrior]

Hamas knew there would be retribution and could care less what would happen to the Palestinian people.

[@moniho6907]

@nikkster01 then blame Israel not the us.

[@yuniindria7680]

Aku 7 tahun

[@xandradice]

di mana ibumu?

[@zubversivezigotto9731]

They want peace, they'll vote Trump.

[@fashioncitymetaverse]

I vote Jill Stein 2024 President of America 💚💯. Jill STEIN is Against Genocide wars. JILL STEIN is for higher minimum wage 💲, affordable housing, healthcare for All, canceling student loans.

[@OneSkyWarrior]

What a waste. You might as well vote for the wanna be dictator.

[@alahayowarligeygukiiisraac4225]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cyrilp5284]

@@OneSkyWarrior which one is that?

[@RJH8770]

Trump wants to support israel annexing Palestinian land like his zionsit $100 million donor Miriam Adelson asked him to do

[@sandraanderson5872]

I feel sad that americans describe themselves as African American, Chinese, American , Arab american. ETC. We are all Americans despite our backgrounds. I think using these terms hurts us all.

[@eddyhoughton6542]

Arab Americans "have" to vote? What if either choice is equally evil? Not to vote is also a valid choice. Boycott the racist American system.

[@mattmiedzybrodzki8348]

…or move out to the Middle East…

[@stopdeforestation]

Wrong. It amazes me how naive some of you voters are. There's always third parties, & write in as a choice which I have always done. I've never voted for a Democrat or Republican for president as I've always seen them as toxic. It's voters like you that keep both those poisons in power, refusing to vote for third parties which have principles.

[@Articolate]

Berry's point was abstaining from voting on the presidential race should not preclude down-ballot elections, b/c they're really important. Urging an entire demographic not to vote sounds lots like the work of right-wing troll farms.

[@xandradice]

or you can vote 3rd party?

[@spybuxx5435]

Not voting is a valid choice, tho voting for trump will encourage israel to inflict more atrocities and voting for harris will give harris the power to help the gazans. The future of gaza is in your hands

[@syourke3]

Vote Jill Stein. Forget about Trump and Harris.

[@scripturesinyoureface]

I like crying these days, media is doing this .🤣😂🤣😂

[@iyer33]

No Islamophobia anywhere. You reap what you sow.

[@shayistas6607]

And the sun doesn't rise from the east, right?

[@mfh_MFH]

"godi" media educated ?

[@cyrilp5284]

lol wat

[@xandradice]

​@@cyrilp5284agree

[@iyer33]

​...why you people concerned about Sun...see Moon only.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

How do you address Hamas ? 🦂Hezbollah , 💀Islamic jihadists ❌and Iranian regime ? Especially because you are a woman ? Agreed the war is very sad .

[@moniho6907]

Lady if u voting for trump say it!!! Talking bout blah blah blah so annoying

[@cyrilp5284]

sorry dems policy is garbage and cant rally votes

[@avramishore8413]

0:49 “and now in Lebanon “ . The war in Lebanon started on Oct 8th by Hezbolla and Israel did not retaliate for almost a year. No shame in lies as usual- Al Jazeera

[@santabanter]

Ugh you brought on this serpent?

[@AliGates-t6k]

I love McDonald's,

[@xandradice]

your ❤ doesn't

[@comacuma2869]

Ure humaanity ,,is degraded ,,appears u re accendinnng ,,,, Araabs do not really open wings ,,,

[@Thelanei]

It is normal for America to work or continue in Africa but not consider that from Africa members are suffering in their life never in the last the judgement will be coming through God but nobody should be challenging those superpower people in the world I don't know why they read the Russia is not stable this manner America is doing or British is doing that's not good that election which is happening now let trump win will be better there is no war thanks

[@SusanPearce_H]

Taqiya. تقیة,

[@billparsons7765]

Go IDF🇮🇱

[@yuniindria7680]

Bentar ya aku lagi makan

[@joshuashastal9828]

Israel is US ally. God bless Israel 🇮🇱

[@grantjohnston7148]

tRump would be so much worse than Harris it's really a stupid debate ! From the river to the sea, Palatine will be free 🇵🇸 ❤️ 🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️

[@shaheenali7276]

I agree with you.