Dean Obeidallah
Belly dancers, terrorists or taxi drivers: Arab American comedians spoof stereotypes
By Fiona André — September 21, 2023
(RNS) — The Arab American Comedy Festival is launching a 10-month tour as the event turns 20.
Muslim comedian awarded $4.1 million in defamation lawsuit against neo-Nazi site
By Aysha Khan — June 12, 2019
(RNS) — A federal judge has ordered the Daily Stormer's publishers to pay $4.1 million in damages to Muslim comedian Dean Obeidallah for falsely accusing him of terrorism.
Muslim Funny Fest: Using comedy to combat hate
By Julie Poucher Harbin — July 21, 2015
(RNS) The show aims to challenge misperceptions about Muslims and combat hate. It features 15 Muslim comedians, including more than a few familiar names on the marquee.
Can bubbas love Muslims? A new documentary tries
By Omar Sacirbey — September 12, 2013
(RNS) Muslim stand-up comedy is nothing new. But what makes “The Muslims Are Coming” different is that it portrays what happens when a troupe of comedians performs before red state Americans.
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