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Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2024

Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two hundred and fifty Arab Americans on twenty-four state teams who continue approaching governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives nationwide. Can you get … Continued

New York Arab Festival 2024

By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer The inaugural Arab and Arab American art and cultural festival in New York City celebrates the ideas, music, dance, fashion, performances, and food that have contributed to the in integration of Arab and American cultures. With war and genocide being actively committed against Arab countries, this year’s … Continued

Ramy Youssef’s SNL Monologue

By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  Ramy Youssef, an actor and comedian of Egyptian-American descent, made headlines when he hosted “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) with a humorous and thought-provoking opening monologue. In the days leading up to his SNL debut, a promotional clip jokingly claimed Youssef to be the first Arab, Ramy, and … Continued

3 Best Arab Film Festivals This Spring 2024

By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Experience the top three film festivals in 2024 in a celebration of Arab American and Arab world cinema. San Diego Arab Film Festival offers live screenings and Arabic cuisine, while the Arabian Sights Film Festival in Washington, DC, promises a captivating dive into daring and unconventional Arab … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees–Class of 2024

For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 27, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative–Class of 2024. Forty Arab Americans from a variety of fields and disciplines were announced. Six judges from throughout the country reviewed the applications. The awardees are Rana Abdelhamid, Roy Abdo, Samah Abukhodeir, Michael … Continued

Best 8 Dishes to Eat During Ramadan This Year 2024

By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Intro Enjoy this year’s Ramadan with this great selection of delicious and delightful traditional Middle Eastern and Arab iftar recipes and dishes. Traditional appetizers and starters include Moroccan Harira. Meat dishes include kofta, shish tawook, and a variety of lamb. Classic Ramadan side dishes like casserole with … Continued

Abu Dhabi Makes Waves With Its First Major Art Biennale

By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Public Art Abu Dhabi unveiled its first installation, a multimedia piece called WAVE by the Seoul-based collective district. Abu Dhabi is the latest city aiming to put itself on the contemporary art map with the launch of a new biennale this year centered on public art. With … Continued

Sweet Delights for Ramadan

By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  Ramadan, a sacred month, means spending quality time in worship, reflection, prayer, and connecting with the family and friends around you. In addition to breaking our fast with the suhoor and iftar meals, we feast on magnificent desserts. Ramadan’s sweets are as much a tradition as a … Continued

Best Upcoming Arab Films 2024

By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab cinema has seen a remarkable rebirth in recent years, with Middle Eastern artists justifiably taking center stage. This phenomenon has been further amplified by the growing popularity of streaming services like Netflix and OSN, making the forthcoming year a brilliant showcase for Middle Eastern talent. The … Continued

 The Return Review: Grief Has No Due Date 

By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize/ Arab America Contributing Writer Hisham Matar, The Return: Fathers, Sons, And The Land In Between Joseph Brodsky was right. So was Nabokov and Conrad. They were artists who never returned. Each had tried, in his own way, to cure himself of his country. What you have left behind is dissolved. Return … Continued

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