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“I think it also goes to show the effects that displacement has on Palestinian identities, because I think for some people - for all Palestinians, it looks different. For some Palestinians, displacement gives this stronger sense of identity to the point where it's always in everybody's faces, but to other people, displacement really separates you from the culture and really makes you feel isolated.” — Nura Bawab

Since the early 20th century, Palestinians have fled their homeland to all different parts of the world— including Texas. Palestinian Stories in Texas documents the lives of Palestinians in Texas, including the similarities between the Palestinian and Texan landscapes. We invite you to listen to these stories as Palestinians share their experiences of belonging, dislocation, and life in Texas.