By: Stephanie Abraham / Arab America Contributing Writer Like most cultural months, Arab American Heritage Month is intended to celebrate and recognize Arab Americans, a diverse group that comes from the 22 Arabic-speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as well as sub-Saharan Africa. Arabs have been immigrating to the U.S. since the late … Continued
This is the forty-second 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 forty-second pathbreaker, Helen Zughaib, a painter and multimedia artist, was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1959. She lived mostly in the Middle East and Europe before coming to the U.S. to study art at Syracuse University. Contributing writer, John Mason tells us how Zughaib’s work addresses matters of cultural identity, family life, the plight of refugees and displacement in the Middle East, the Arab Spring, and the Lebanese Civil War.
National Arab American Heritage Month 2024 Sponsors A big thank you goes out to all of our sponsors for National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) and our NAAHM Commemoration 2024 . This event wouldn’t be possible without them. We’re extremely grateful for their support and we look forward to seeing them at our event. If … Continued
This is the forty-first 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 forty-first pathbreaker, Jamie Farr, aka Jameel Joseph Farah, aka Corporal Klinger, is a well-known Arab American actor and comedian, as depicted by Arab AMerica contributing writer, John Mason. Farr was born to Lebanese immigrant parents in Toledo, Ohio. While Jamie was raised in a typically American way, he never forgot his Arab origin, often reminiscing about it in fluent Arabic.
For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 27, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative–Class of 2024. Forty Arab Americans from a variety of fields and disciplines were announced. Six judges from throughout the country reviewed the applications. The awardees are Rana Abdelhamid, Roy Abdo, Samah Abukhodeir, Michael … Continued
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
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
The Arab World on a Map. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world filled with diversity, the Arab world stays a region where various nations and cultures are intertwined in a complex tapestry. From North Africa to the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula, the Arab world encompasses a diverse … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2023)– The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4 at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld. Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit Program Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive, … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 11, 2023) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday evening, November 4, 2023, at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld. This year, our program delves into conversations about Arab heritage, women’s empowerment, leadership, … Continued
Photo: FreePik By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer With its unique history and culture, the Arab world is home to a variety of landmarks that are witness to centuries of civilization. The magnificent pyramids of Egypt and the ancient cities of Petra and Palmyra are just two examples of the structures that serve … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (August 2, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative–Class of 2023. Forty Arab Americans from a variety of fields and disciplines were announced. Six judges from throughout the country reviewed the applications. The awardees are Abdu Abdullah, Randa Adra, Basma Alawee, Fatma … Continued
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