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

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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

National U.S.– Arab Chamber Hosts Thirteenth Annual Iftar Dinner at Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC

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Senior Leaders from Government, Business, and Civil Society Celebrate Ramadan While Also Acknowledging Suffering in Gaza Imam Mohamed Magid: “We Must Stand Together as One Humanity” On March 26, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 business gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – hosted its thirteenth … Continued

Palestinian Writer, Actress, and Poet Dana Dajani to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 3, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian poet and actress, Dana Dajani will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater for the Arts at the … Continued

Booklist: 75 Recommended Titles for National Arab American Heritage Month

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April is National Arab American Heritage Month. This month—and every month—we celebrate our rich cultural heritage and the vast contributions Arab Americans have made to American society. We recognize the achievements of Arab and Arab American writers and the growing literary influence Arab novelists, poets, translators, editors, children’s books authors, and other creative people are … Continued

White House Proclamation Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC (March 29, 2023) Today, the president of the United States issued a proclamation recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for April 2024. A copy of the proclamation can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/03/29/a-proclamation-on-arab-american-heritage-month-2024/ About National Arab American Heritage Month Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and … Continued

Palestinian Vocalist Mona Miari to Perform with the New York Arabic Orchestra Takht at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 27, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian vocalist Mona Miari will perform with the New York Arabic Ensemble Takht on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater … Continued

Palestinian Actress and Comedian Maysoon Zayid to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 20, 2023–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid, the first Arab American woman comedian in the U.S., will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Events Commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 13, 2024–Today, the Arab America Foundation announced events commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month in Washington, DC, for April 2024. On Saturday, April 13th, the Kennedy Center, in collaboration with the Arab America Foundation, presents a special traditional Arab music event featuring Dallas-based vocalist Nibal Malshi, an extraordinary Palestinian … Continued

Sweet Delights for Ramadan

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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

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Kamal Boullata

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This is the thirty-fifth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our thirty-fifth pathbreaker is Kamal Boulatta, a Jerusalem-born Palestinian American visual artist and art historian. Boulatta, who was born in 1942 and passed away on August 6, 2019, has left a magnificent collection of his mostly abstract art for all to see. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights how Kamal’s art reflects deepfelt feelings about Palestinian identity as an occupied people in their homeland and, for himself, as someone separated from his homeland – in exile.

The Problem with Hummus

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By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s my aunt’s strange addiction, she has a craving for it constantly. She makes bundles at a time and even refrigerates them to eat the next day or donates it at the nearest food bank. Her obsession had nearly cost her her husband who has a chickpea … Continued

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