By: Saba Jobah / Contributing Writer Modern Feminism turned Aggressor Often muslim women wearing the hijab will find themselves as the victim of modern feminism. How could that be? Instead, it has become extremely one-sided in supporting sexual liberation and used in anti-feminist narratives. As stated by Haq, “… on October 4, 2021, a seven-year-old … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Contributing Writer Commentary on two books by Arab women: Glass Cedars by Kathy Saad Feghali, N D Press, 2023; Stranger In My Own Land by Fida Jiryis, C Hurst, 2022. This summer I read these two family-oriented books authored by two talented Arab women. The styles differ remarkably; one is a novel, and … Continued
Flag of Morocco under a cloudy sky / Photo Credit: Pexels.com/Atmar Lens By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer What We Know A devastating night occurred in Morocco on Friday, September 8th, 2023, as an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit at 11:11 p.m., with shakes that lasted several minutes, according to the U.S. Geological … Continued
By: Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki / Contributing Writer When I started my Master’s program in creative writing, I had hoped to emulate my favorite writers at the time—Ernest Hemingway, John Updike, Philip Roth, and Joyce Carol Oats. They were the writers I studied and loved, the ones I thought I needed to sound like in order … Continued
Photo: commons.wikimedia.org By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab societies have a rich history, characterized by their traditions and tightly-knit communities. However, within the context of this vibrant cultural heritage, a concerning pattern has persisted: the stigma surrounding therapy. For many Arabs, the concept of seeking professional help for mental health issues remains … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Over the past decades, many believed Israel could self-destruct without their unifying focus of battling Palestinian and Arab enemies. As relations between Israel and Arab countries are warming up, and Palestinians have ceased, in the view of many Israelis, including its military and security establishments, to be … Continued
Design Credits: Canva.com Rina Acevedo By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer Hispanic Heritage Month Every year, Latinos celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. September 15th is significant because it … Continued
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Sultan al Neyadi, an Emirati astronaut landed safely on Earth on Monday, September 4th, 2023 from the longest Arab space mission in history. The mission began on March 2, 2023, lasting 185 days and 22 hours in space, orbiting the Earth 2,976 times and traveling 78.9 million … Continued
Fighting Over The Bill. Photo: Youtube By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Two years ago, when I first moved to Washington DC, I had a memorable dinner with my family and our close friends. However, when the time came to settle the bill, a rather amusing yet spirited dispute erupted among the parents … Continued
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Fenjan is the University of Pennsylvania’s premier publication on the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, providing a media platform for MENA politics, art, and creative writing. Co-founder of Fenjan and former Arab America contributing writer, Laila Shadid, a Lebanese American, talks about what inspired her … Continued
Old decoration in an eastern market / Photo Credits: Pexels.com/JuliaVolk By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer A Forgotten History As a Salvadorean-born Latina, year after year, we approach Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating our Independence, our culture, and our indigenous background. Certain traditions take place; visiting family members, cooking traditional dishes, spending time … Continued
Photo: Netflix By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Funds for Arts (AFAC) is a foundation that established in 2007 that supports artists and cultural projects in the Arab world. “Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process,” is a new program that was launched in collaboration with Netflix. This program will allow … Continued
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