Najla Said | |
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نجلاء سعيد | |
| Born | 4 April 1974 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Works | Full list |
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| Relatives | Wadad Makdisi Cortas (grandmother) Rosemarie Said Zahlan (aunt) Jean Said Makdisi (aunt) Saree Makdisi (cousin) |
| Writing career | |
| Language | English |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Genre | Non-fiction, memoir |
| Notable works | Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in An Arab-American Family |
| Website | najlasaid |
Najla Said (Arabic: نجلاء سعيد; born 4 April 1974) is a Palestinian–American author, actress, playwright, and activist. Said's literary and academic work addresses racism, stereotyping, social and economic inequality, with a particular focus on the challenges that face immigrant and second-generation Americans.