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
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Six Arab Americans were sworn into the 118th Congress this past week – all of which now hold in the U.S. House of Representatives. First preceded by George A. Kasem of California in 1959, these six members of Congress are a bipartisan group, with diverse interests and … Continued
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
WASHINGTON DC–November 16, 2022: The Arab America Foundation (AAF) and the Kennedy Center, Conflux Programming Initiative, announced today an initiative entitled, “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 … Continued
The Arab America Foundation was proud to honor nine exceptional Arab Americans as “Trailblazers” for their dedication to blazing new paths and making a significant impact on the mission and objectives of the organization. These individuals set an example for others to follow and made significant contributions to their communities and our community as a … Continued
The Arab America Foundation hosted its second in-person CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 4-6, 2022. During the entire Summit, the Arab America Foundation engaged over 25 speakers and more than 450 attendees. The event featured an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community advocacy, engagement, and leadership. Moreover, participants had … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 20, 2022)–The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is an optional bus tour of DC) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The event features an exciting array of … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Ancient Mesopotamia, known to be the location of some of the world’s earliest civilizations, is located in modern day Iraq. Remnants of empires that existed in the region such as the Babylonian Empire, Assyrian Empire etc. are represented in the historical artifacts found in different parts of … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 4, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its performers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is optional) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The New York Arab Music Ensemble under the direction of the … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 28, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is optional) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The event features an exciting array of speakers in public service, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On August 23, 2022, the Anaheim City Council in California voted to declare a region of Brookhurst Street as “Little Arabia.” The “Little Arabia” designation is historic because this declaration created the “first Arab American cultural district in the United States.” “Little Arabia” is well-known for … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (August 3, 2022): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, November 4-6 (the 6th is optional), 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042 (15 miles outside of Washington, DC). The event … Continued
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