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5 Arab Inspired Gift Ideas

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Gift giving and finding the right gift can sometimes be harder than expected. It can be even harder when thinking of a meaningful cultural gift to give to someone that makes them feel close to home. You can either give it to someone from that culture who … 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

Kunafa Inspired Coffee Drink

Have you just come home from work and is in the mood for something delicious, sweet, and satisfying? Try this drink recipe Kunafa Iced Coffee, which combines the taste of your favorite drink, coffee, and the taste of your favorite dessert Kunafa.

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

WASHINGTON DC–January 25, 2023 The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Nai Barghouti, an Arab classic vocalist of Palestinian origin will perform as a featured artist with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 pm in the Eisenhower Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing … Continued

Jumana Manna Telling Arab Stories at MoMA PS1

By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent thursdays are always accompanied by light rain in New York City. I was in the rain, coming down harder and harder. The sound of the rain hitting the floor urged me to pick up the pace. I desperately longed to enter a warm, dry, peaceful world. … Continued

Mo Amer Show ‘Mo’ Renewed by Netflix—a Cultural Milestone, it Captures Palestinian American Refugee Issues through a Blend of Comedy and Drama

‘Mo’ immerses the viewer in the life of Mo Amer’s character, Mo Najjar. His is a Netflix TV story of a Palestinian American’s whose journey to asylum in Houston, Texas concludes. We observe the delicate balances between the show’s version of Amer’s story and Najjar’s. John Mason, contributing writer, shows how ‘Mo’ creates “a sense of side-splitting laughs combined with heartfelt drama.” Another facet of Mo Amer’s character is his promotion and hosting of the next season of the televised debate series, Doha Debates. It is a series defined as an entertaining, educational tool funded by the non-profit Qatar Foundation.

How to Register for “Taking Back Our Narrative, Kennedy Center Events, February 17-19, 2023

The Arab America Foundation (AAF) and the Kennedy Center, Conflux Programming Initiative, present “Taking Back Our Narrative,” February 17-19, 2023. The initiative will celebrate Arab heritage and highlight the contributions of Arab Americans to America with performances, art, and film screenings.  Presented in collaboration with the Kennedy Center, Conflux Programming Initiative, “Taking Back Our Narrative” speaks to the … Continued

Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2023

For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, January 18, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2023) and applications are now being accepted until Wednesday, February 15, 2023. 20 Under 20 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights young students who have achieved … Continued

U.S. Returns Ancient Assyrian Artifact to Palestinian Authority, Causing Ruckus in Israel

The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs recently returned to the Palestinian Authority a rare Assyrian ceremonial spoon almost 3,000 years old. On being looted from a site near the Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Koum, the Iron Age spoon ended up in the hands of a Manhattan antiquities collector. Contributing writer John Mason, writes about this story, including Israeli reporting on the return of the looted artifact, which differed sharply from outside reports. One such story was titled, “US spoon-feeds the Palestinian Authority a looted artifact.” Other Israeli press reports suggested that there is no proof of the object’s Palestinian cultural character.

Arab America Foundation Launches 2023 Lineup: Kennedy Center Historic Event; National Arab American Heritage Month; Rising Leaders; Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit

WASHINGTON DC–January 4, 2023 The Arab America Foundation announced today four exciting initiatives which will promote the Arab heritage and culture, educate mainstream Americans, and connect Arab Americans across the country. The four initiatives include: “Taking Back Our Narrative” in collaboration with John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in February; National Arab American … Continued

8 Sites to See While Visiting Kuwait

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Kuwait is a small Gulf Country in the Middle East, slightly larger than Qatar, that is known for its large oil reserves. But Kuwait has far more than just oil, it contains a rich culture and history that is observable as soon as you enter the country. … Continued

As World Cup 2022 Fades from Memory, it Leaves Behind an Important Message about Arab Culture

One particular highlight of the World Cup was tournament Argentine hero Lionel Messi donning the Arab bisht or traditional Arab men’s cloak. Some critics believed that Messi’s celebrating while wearing the bisht was a step too far. Foreign fans who had stayed on after the Cup sidled up to Qatar’s culture, enjoying some of its joys. Qatari ambassador to the U.S. declared that the World Cup, contributing writer John Mason reports, provided “a unique global opportunity to promote unity, discover commonalities, and break down cultural barriers and misperceptions, with soccer as the unifying force.

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