December 27, 2023
Press release: As Poetry Foundation Censors Pro-Palestine Voices, Mizna Uses Their Grant for Palestine
by Lamia Abukhadra | in Mizna News
In light of recent events in Palestine—and more specifically, the Poetry Foundation’s censorship of pro-Palestinian voices and refusal to take a public stance on the genocidal … Continue reading "Press release: As Poetry Foundation Censors Pro-Palestine Voices, Mizna Uses Their Grant for Palestine"
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September 12, 2023
Press Release: Mizna Journal Awarded Prestigious Whiting Literary Prize
by Lamia Abukhadra | in Literary
Mizna has been named as a recipient of the prestigious Whiting Literary Magazine Prize. Founded in 2018, the prize’s purpose … Continue reading "Press Release: Mizna Journal Awarded Prestigious Whiting Literary Prize"
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April 24, 2023
Mizna Appoints Ellina Kevorkian as Deputy Director
by Lamia Abukhadra | in Mizna News
KEVORKIAN’S EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE COMES AT A PERIOD OF CRITICAL ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH AT MIZNA Mizna is pleased to announce the appointment … Continue reading "Mizna Appoints Ellina Kevorkian as Deputy Director"
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October 25, 2021
Mizna 22.1 Virtual Launch
by Lamia Abukhadra | in Literary
WATCH THE LAUNCH HERE Mizna launches its summer 2021 issue, Mizna 22.1, featuring readings by Hassan Saby, Maya Salameh, Nardine … Continue reading "Mizna 22.1 Virtual Launch"
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June 24, 2021
Mizna Wins FIRECRACKER AWARD
by Lamia Abukhadra | in Literary
Mizna is thrilled to announce that our literary journal has won a FIRECRACKER AWARD from the Community of Literary Magazines … Continue reading "Mizna Wins FIRECRACKER AWARD"
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May 18, 2021
Press Release: Mizna is Recognized as Regional Cultural Treasure
by Lamia Abukhadra | in Mizna News
McKnight, Ford, Bush, and Jerome Foundations Create New Initiative for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian American-Led Arts Organizations Press contact:Lana … Continue reading "Press Release: Mizna is Recognized as Regional Cultural Treasure"
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October 27, 2020
Press Release 10/27/2020: Arab Film Fest Collab Starts December 3, 2020
by Lamia Abukhadra | in Film
FOR IMMEDIATED RELEASE:FOUR MAJOR NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN CULTURAL ORGS JOIN FORCES TO PRESENT A VIRTUAL ARAB FILM FESTIVAL The Arab … Continue reading "Press Release 10/27/2020: Arab Film Fest Collab Starts December 3, 2020"
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August 13, 2020
Accountability Statement
by Mizna Intern | in Mizna News
Mizna read the below accountability statement to commence the webinar series addressing anti-Black racism in SWANA + Diaspora communities. See … Continue reading "Accountability Statement"
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July 30, 2020
Mizna featured in Citypages ‘Best of the Twin Cities’ Edition
by Mizna Intern | in Mizna News
Exciting news: Mizna was named Best Non-profit of the Twin Cities by Citypages! For over 20 years, Mizna has provided … Continue reading "Mizna featured in Citypages ‘Best of the Twin Cities’ Edition"
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November 5, 2019
Mizna featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition
by Nailah Taman | in Mizna News
Mizna celebrated twenty years with a benefit on November 2, 2019 at Hennepin Theatre Trust. NPR reporter and Mizna journal … Continue reading "Mizna featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition"
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