For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 29, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Five judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously (without identification of name or ethnicity). The awardees are Baseem Abusneineh, Dean Aesh, Sara Alduais, … Continued
By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Learning a second language In almost every industry, the ability to speak a second language is an asset and enhances the likelihood of employment. A 2019 study by Forbes found that 35% of employers indicated that when hiring a multilingual individual, they offered applicants the prospect of a job … Continued
By Raed Al-Naser / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Arab Americans to our society, culture, and history. As we celebrate this month, it is important to take a closer look at the health of Arab Americans. A population whose health needs and risks … Continued
Arab America reported optimistically about November 2020’s Biden-Harris victory. We believed that Arabs, especially Palestinians, and Muslims worldwide would have something positive to look forward to. Contributing writer John Mason renders a ‘B+’ grade for the Biden Administration’s support of Arab Americans and non-Arab Muslim-Americans. However, only a ‘D’ grade is rendered for Biden’s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Realpolitik and Palestinian disillusionment with Biden’s approach portend continued faltering progress in achieving freedom and justice for Palestinians.
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-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-eight state teams who have approached governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives across the country. Additionally, we have received … Continued
By: Maria Banou and Jad-Évangelo Nasser / Arab America Contributing Writers During National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), the Arab America Foundation has compiled suggested activities your organization may consider regarding your diversity, equity, and … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 22, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for the 30 Under 30–Class of 2023. Applications are now being accepted through April 30, 2023. 30 Under 30 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights Arab Americans in all fields, … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Between the 1880s and 1950s, a neighborhood of immigrants thrived in Boston. This neighborhood was known as Boston’s Little Syria or Syria Town. It was where many people from Greater Syria, which would now be Lebanon and Syria, lived and built a community. Boston’s Little Syria Project … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 15, 2023 –During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special … Continued
From the Mideast to South Africa to Cuba to defending Native Americans and taking on Big Oil and other corporate interests, the senator from South Dakota pushed the envelope on issue after issue. By: Sam Husseini / Arab America Contributing Writer The most radical US senator in the post-World War II era has died. He … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On Friday, the 24th, the remarkable US Senator James Abourezk passed away at 92 on his birthday. Abourezk died in his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after being admitted to hospice care earlier in the week. Loved ones surrounded the former Senator in his final days. … Continued
February 24, 2023–James Abourezk, attorney and Democratic politician who served as a United States senator and United States representative from South Dakota and co-founder of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee(ADC), died today on his 92nd birthday. He was born in Wood, South Dakota, the son of Lena (Mickel), a homemaker, and Charles Abourezk, an owner of … Continued
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