Mizna

In celebration of Indigenous People's Day, and while Gaza is under attack and Palestinian resistance groups are fighting for their freedom and dignity, Mizna will be sharing art and ways to donate in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle against settler colonialism.

We’ve brought in almost $10K for the @sameerproject since yesterday - please keep it coming!

Join our monthly online series Words for Palestine 7/23, 2025 at 7pm ET/6pm CT This special edition celebrates Mizna authors who have recently released or have forthcoming books, Fargo Tbakhi, Ahmad Almallah, Huda Fakhreddine, and Sarah Aziza. mizna.org/event/words-fo…

Mizna is growing our board! We're seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our board of directors. We’ll review all submissions and reach out to candidates who align with our needs on a rolling basis. Learn more + apply : mizna.org/mizna-news/ope…

We see you, @amyklobuchar. Call Klobuchar now & simply tell her: “Standing with war criminal Netanyahu does not represent my Minnesotan values. End U.S. aid to Israel now!” Local office #: 612-727-5220 DC office #: 202-224-3244 Read the full letter: antiwarcommittee.org/open-letter-to…

The July edition of Mizna Film Series: Iranian Classics is a double feature of sorts, presenting two works by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad! On July 23 at 7pm, watch Gilaneh On July 26 at 1pm, watch Tales (Ghesha) Tickets: trylon.org/film-series/mi…

From @samerabuhawash’s Ruins and Other Poems forthcoming from @worldpoetrybook

Now on Mizna Online: "A Box of Dates on the Kitchen Table" by Samer Abu Hawwash, translated by Huda Fakhreddine, in anticipation of Fakhreddine's forthcoming translation of Abu Hawwash's "Ruins and Other Poems." Read more: mizna.org/mizna-online/a…

This week: Join us for a special screening + fundraiser aiming to provide space for our local community to learn about and process the recent events in Sudan. When: July 6 at 7 PM Where: New City Center (Sanctuary) Tickets: sudanonscreen.eventive.org/schedule/684b1…

Mizna and Baba's co-present the second reading of their literary series, featuring Gabriella Gillespie, William Nour, and Sana Wazwaz. Join us on July 11, 2025 at 7pm, Baba’s Hummus House & Mana’eesh Bakery 2220 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 This event is free to attend.

Just arrived in the Mizna offices: limited edition risograph pamphlet by Sudanese artist Sarah Elawad! Want a copy? Those who make a donation at our Sudan on Screen event next week will receive a print . Learn more about the screening: mizna.org/event/sudan-on…

Order here to have all proceeds donated to @sameerproject …n-books-a-poem-emporium.myshopify.com/collections/wo…

Excerpt from Palestinian Love Poem, from @YouKnowFargo debut poetry collection TERROR COUNTER. Today, Mizna honors the launch of this collection by publishing excerpts on Mizna Online. mizna.org/mizna-online/t…

Join us for this special screening of SIT IN + fundraiser aiming to provide space for our local community to learn about and process the recent events in Sudan. 7/6 at 7 PM at New City Center (Sanctuary) Tickets: mizna.org/event/sudan-on…

This reading is to encourage donations to @ThePCRF and @pal_legal 🌸 Sharing brand new poems. Please join us!

This Pride Month, Mizna Online is honored to be republishing selections from Mizna 21.1: Queer + Trans Voices. This week, Ghinwa Jawhari teases apart the multiple layers of queer experience of a summer spent in Lebanon during the 2006 war. Read more: mizna.org/mizna-online/a…

From the Futurities Issue: Douglas Kearney contributes visual poetry excerpted from his recently published book "I Imagine I Been Science Fiction Always." Get your copy of the Futurities Issue, guest edited by Aram Kavoossi and Barrak Alzaid, at mizna.org/shop

For this year's Pride Month, Mizna Online is honored to be republishing selections from Mizna 21.1: Queer + Trans Voices. This week, Mejdulene B. Shomali chronicles a revelatory moment of self-realization and tributes the iconic actor Patrick Swayze. mizna.org/mizna-online/t…

Crips for eSims for Gaza. These are urgently needed to enable folks in Gaza to get back online and break the zionist siege on information coming from Gaza. @Crisps4eSims chuffed.org/project/crips-…