Photo by Jen Dougherty By Rachelle H Saltzman, Executive Director, Oregon Folklife Network Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim is an embroiderer whose journey as an artist started in her birthplace of Safad. Palestinian embroidery—which features intricate cross-stitched designs—is a domestic art that adorns clothing, wall hangings, and pillows. Beyond being a master of this art form, Abbasi-Ghnaim is … Continued
Poetry is sometimes referred to as “the language of the Arabs.” As an oral tradition, poetry predates Islam itself. The ode, the signature poem of the Arab world, has influenced many global literary traditions. It is both a cornerstone of Arab poetry and an icon of passionate, emotional expression.
By: Haya Bacharouch, Arab America Ambassador/Blogger The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying Arab America’s effectiveness as a resource that offers accurate information on Arab Americans and the Arab World. Through their writing and research, AAA ’s have reached thousands of readers and … Continued
By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday (April 12) an exciting venue in Washington DC, right next to the White House, was the site where Arab America acknowledged for a third consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAHM). The event was attended by approximately 250 guests representing diverse Arab and non-Arab communities. Among the special … Continued
Syrian Migration Series, #7 by Helen Zughaib, 2017 © By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer April is National Arab American Heritage Month. It’s this wonderful time of the year when joy and optimism become contagious. While flowers are blooming and birds are returning to their homes, we are reminded of one other spring which started … Continued
By: Karim Nagi/Arab America Contributing Writer Two weeks after September 11, 2001, I was contacted by a friend. Stagnating at home, I was nervous to interact with American society. I was afraid of more terrorist attacks, like all Americans. But I was also wary of reprisals and backlash for being an Arab, worried that the … Continued
COVER LETTER Re: April is National Arab American Heritage Month Dear Mayor/Superintendent/Representative (insert last name here), I am writing you as a resident of (insert your city name here) and a proud ambassador for National Arab American Heritage Month awareness. Arab Americans have been embedded in the fabric of our community for over a century. They are small … Continued
By: Yasmina Tawil/Arab America Contributing Writer and Blogger at the Arab Film and Media Institute Women’s History Month! For the entire month of March, we are celebrating the contributions of women to history, culture, and society at large. In honor of this important month, the team at the Arab Film and Media Institute has compiled a … Continued
Arabic calligraphy of the word Mother By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s still March–a month full of surprises as unpredictable as women. Although we admire Arab American women during the whole year, we would like to take a special moment before the end of this month, to put in order our appreciation and make … Continued
By: Mario Habashy/Arab America Contributing Writer The result of a ten year intergovernmental deal between France and the United Arab Emirates is, at last, coming to fruition. The stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi became open to the masses on in November of last year. The new Louvre boasts galleries that contain pieces from the ancient Egyptian … Continued
By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer This month we praise Arab American women and their contributions in different facets of life. Arab American women are passionate about their families, careers and social environments. Their drive makes them excellent communicators and storytellers. We picked talented writers whose work reflects on their Arab past and roots, as … Continued
By: Randa Necola/Arab America Contributing Writer “Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit” Khalil Gibran. Valentine’s Day is an important day in all the world and its celebration varies from culture to culture. However, Arabs and Arab Americans love listening to romantic songs of the day and love to send them … Continued
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