By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Fairouz Foty is an operatic spinto soprano of Palestinian and Egyptian origins. She grew up in Washington, DC. and is very attached to her Arab roots. Fairouz wants to make everything possible to promote and give a more accurate image of her heritage and Arab history in this field. … Continued
BY: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Life back then differs from our lives today. Items that we used to play, cook, and create with have changed over the years. Every now and then I cross paths with items that just bring me back home. Certain smells that I can’t help but remember my childhood. … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Father’s Day was originally a Western celebration more so than Middle Eastern. Al-Jazeera, in looking into the Arab celebration of Fathers, found that its Western origin dates to at least 1508, where its first mention was in a southern European tradition. In the U.S., mainly Catholics originally celebrated Father’s … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian thobes stand out for their vibrant red colors. Each thobe from every city or village is unique in its own ways. It tells a story and it stands out on its own. Thobes have their own history; they have been around for over 5,000 years, rich with … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans in Foreign Affairs Agencies (AAIFAA) is a broad-reaching organization that extends throughout the U.S. Government, beyond the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The official federal employee groups welcome Arab Americans of all backgrounds, as well as anyone with an interest in the … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Each Arab country has its music linked to its specificities and traditions. “Arab music” is a collection of oriental music from a vast geographical area that stretches from Central Asia to the Atlantic. All this music has been transmitted by oral tradition and has much in common. In fact, … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Artichokes are such fun finger food for family parties, family gatherings, and picnics. But who was the first person brave enough to pry open this prickly thistle to eat? Many historians believe artichokes originated in the Middle East, which isn’t surprising as there are numerous Arab dishes paying homage … Continued
Compiled by Arab America Mother’s day to you and all MOMS in your life. Some of our Arab America Foundation Team Members from France, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia submitted a favorite recipe from their mothers. We received a variety of recipes reflecting an essential part of our Arab heritage. More importantly, these recipes … Continued
By: Hala Lababidi Buck/Arab America Contributing Writer In these COVID-19 times, Arab Americans, or for that matter any hyphenated American, is probably concerned about family and friends here in the U.S. and those back in their country of origin. Now, more than ever, we may be aware of what I call our “in-betweenness” which … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab Arab America Contributing Writer If there is ever a nutritional staple that can get you through tough financial times and food insecurity, it might very well be the overlooked fava bean. During this Covid-19 crisis when market aisles were as barren as the Sahara desert, fava beans came to my rescue. When … Continued
Shafik Gabr had a dream to build bridges of understanding between East and West. This dream came true in 2012. Gabr created an international program to achieve his dream, “The East-West: The Art of Dialogue.” He is giving an opportunity for young emerging leaders, like you, to build bridges between the East and the West; specifically between … Continued
REGISTER HERE Be a part of history as we commemorate the Arab American heritage and identity, meet notable Arab Americans, and public officials. On Sunday, April 26th, 5-6pm ET, join us for this special online event as we commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM ) from the nation’s capital. The admission to this event … Continued
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