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Arab American Representation

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

Navigating Stereotypes and Cultural Shocks

Maps of the American (top) and Arab (bottom) Diasporas in the World. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: In an era of globalization, the exchange of cultures has become increasingly common, leading to a growing number of unique experiences as people travel to different societies. One such cross-cultural encounter involves … Continued

Arabs are Semites too

Semitic Family Photo. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The term “antisemitism” has long been associated with discrimination against Jewish people, forming a core element of discussions surrounding religious, cultural, and ethnic prejudices. However, this conventional definition oversimplifies the complexity of the term, overlooking its historical roots and broader implications. … Continued

Netflix to Launch Film Making Program with AFAC

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

Must Listen to Modern Arab Women Musicians

By: Nevin Girgis/ Arab America Contributing Writer Music is an incredible part of Arab culture, constantly enjoyed throughout all generations. No matter the genre, Arabic music is listened to by millions of people from all cultures. From Oum Kalthoum to Elyanna, Arab women artists capture the hearts of many through their sensational voices and lyrics. … Continued

Meet the Arab Changemakers Featured in the 2023 Forbes 30 under 30 List

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Forbes 30 Under 30 List in North America highlights 600 of the most influential leaders and changemakers across 20 fields, ranging from social impact to science to marketing and advertising. Published annually, the list honors 30 people within each category, of which no one is above … Continued

Lubana Al-Quntar Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The Arab America Foundation in partnership with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce that Lubana Al-Quntar will perform with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 pm, as part of the weekend-long celebration of Arab culture, art, film, and music at the “Taking Back Our … Continued

Supplier Diversity and the Exclusion of Arabs

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard of “Supplier Diversity”? The way supplier diversity is used typically depends on the context. In terms of businesses, supplier diversity is usually a program that falls within Supply Chain and Procurement functions. The goal of a supplier diversity program is to procure from … Continued

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