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Reviving Palestinian Tarweedeh in Modern Music

Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Preserving Heritage through Tarweedeh in Palestinian Resistance Songs Imagine hearing “perlalalafct” and trying to determine its meaning. You might guess “Pearls,” “Pre-effect,” “Blanket,” or “Perfect.” This illustrates the confusion caused by mispronunciation. If you’re learning English and struggle with “perfect,” hearing “perlalalafct” makes understanding impossible. This is similar … Continued

Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2024

For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, May 29, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2024) and applications are now being accepted until Wednesday, June 26, 2024. 20 Under 20 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights young students who have … Continued

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

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

Ironic Aspects of Violence: Comparing the U.S. with the Middle East

By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Middle East is often depicted as an unsafe place, with numerous countries in the region landing on no-fly lists and foreign governments advising against travel. This stereotype is perpetuated in popular culture, where the Middle East is consistently portrayed as an unsafe warzone. However, the … Continued

Navigating Stereotypes and Cultural Shocks

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

Netflix to Launch Film Making Program with AFAC

Photo: Netflix By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Funds for Arts (AFAC) is a foundation that established in 2007 that supports artists and cultural projects in the Arab world. “Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process,” is a new program that was launched in collaboration with Netflix. This program will allow … Continued

7 Must-Read Books Written by Arab Americans

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have taken the spotlight in literature by the production of astounding novels that capture the Arab identity in an authentic and captivating way. Their work has contributed greatly to the literary world which often explore themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience. Many Arab … 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

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