About Amer Zahr
Amer Zahr (born 1977) is a Palestinian-American author, comedian, and political activist. He was born in Jordan to refugee parents of Palestinian heritage originally from Nazareth, moved to the United States at age three, and was raised in the Philadelphia area with both Christian and Muslim traditions. In 2013, Zahr founded the 1001 Laughs Dearborn Comedy Festival, which continues annually. He wrote Being a Palestinian Makes Me Smile and made the documentary We're Not White, released in August 2017. In 2016, he served as a national surrogate for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Zahr is based in Dearborn, Michigan, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Videos (15)
Videos 1 to 15 of 15.
1:00:51We're Still Not White - Amer Zahr Live in Dearborn
32.6K views
2:48Merry Palestinian Christmas
5K views
4:12Salma, Farha, and the Truth
3.6K views
2:59George, Jesus, & America
3.3K views
6:30Love Defeats Genocide
3K views
3:18Falafel. Already There.
2.6K views
4:13The Quarterfinals... Dima Maghrib
2.4K views
1:07:49Talking Palestine!
833 views
3:03Genocidal Tax Dependents
778 views
1:01:06Morocco!
615 views
4:22The Civil Arab Ep. 1: Zohran Vs The Democrats
552 views
1:18:19Community Rally for Palestine - Dearborn
530 views
52:47Amer's interview with Nikki Medoro
495 views
1:59:49International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People - Dearborn, MI
476 views
3:15American Donuts
466 viewsFrequently asked questions
Who is Amer Zahr?
Amer Zahr, born in 1977, is a Palestinian-American author, comedian and political activist based in Dearborn, Michigan.
Where did Amer Zahr grow up?
Zahr was born in Jordan, moved to the United States at age three and grew up in the Philadelphia area.
What comedy festival did Amer Zahr found?
In 2013 he founded the 1001 Laughs Dearborn Comedy Festival, an annual event.
What has Amer Zahr written and filmed?
He is the author of Being a Palestinian Makes Me Smile and made the documentary We're Not White, released in August 2017.
What else does Amer Zahr do besides comedy?
Zahr is an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, and in 2016 he was a national surrogate for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
