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Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. To date, over … Continued

Rewriting the Music Playbook: Harget Kart’s Art of Fusion

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By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued

A Glimpse into 19th-Century Syrian Christian Weddings

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By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Weddings are more than just ceremonies—they are monumental events in one’s life. Have you ever wondered how Arabs celebrated their weddings in the nineteenth century? In his autobiography, A Far Journey, Abraham Rihbany provides a unique and detailed firsthand account of Syrian Christian weddings in Greater Syria. … Continued

From Occupation to Independence: Morocco’s Colonial Journey

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By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Moroccan colonialism’s history is rich and diverse, spanning several centuries and involving numerous foreign powers. Morocco, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, has long been desired by empires wanting to expand their reach. This article analyzes Moroccan colonialism from the 15th-century Portuguese … Continued

The Mahjar Movement of the Americas

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By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer There have been a variety of cultural movements in the Arab world – both in the Middle East and in North Africa. Movements like the Nahda helped to define what the “Arab nation” actually was. But did you know there was also a cultural movement amongst the … Continued

14 July Revolution Iraq (1958)

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By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The 14 July Revolution, which happened in Iraq in 1958, is regarded as a watershed point in Arab history. This event not only signified the collapse of the Hashemite monarchy, but also laid the groundwork for Iraq’s future political environment. Arab America contribriting writer, Rania Basria, speaks … Continued

Berenike: Secrets of an Ancient Trade Hub

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Author: Yara Marei, Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Berenike, a remote port town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, has captured the attention of archaeologists and historians for its crucial role in ancient maritime trade. Recent discoveries at this site have provided invaluable insights into the intricate web of commercial and cultural exchanges that took place … Continued

A Brief History of Pan-Arabism

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By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Pan-Arabism as an ideology appeared at a similar time to various European nationalist movements, and for similar reasons, too. Much like the nationalist movements that swept through Europe in the 1800s, the goal of the ideology was to shake the yoke of imperialist rulers – first the … Continued

Jordanian Excellence: Dr. Omar Hatamleh Leading AI at NASA

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By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued

Factions of the Palestine Liberation Organization

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By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestine Liberation Organization, throughout its existence, has generally been a decentralized entity. Within this coalition is a variety of factions which, although might have different intricacies, all have one overarching goal – the establishment of a Palestinian state and the dissolution of the state of Israel. … Continued

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