On Sunday, Egyptian American comedian and actor, Ramy Youssef, won the Golden Globe best actor in a musical or comedy series award for his work on the Hulu series “Ramy,” which he created, wrote, produced and directed. Accepting the award beside Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, Youssef said, “I would like to thank my God. … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Known as the Bangtan Boys, Bullet Proof Boy Scouts, BTS is a seven-member South Korean boy band established in Seoul. They are a K-pop (part of the Korean pop) group and include seven members – Their Stage Names are Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. They began … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer As the new year (and a new decade!) draws near, this is a natural opportunity to look back on the events, moments, and policies of 2019 that shaped Arab America. From groundbreaking new television shows to heart-wrenching political moments at home and abroad, this year has played a pivotal … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer The year of 2019 has been one of many historical firsts for the 41st edition of the Cairo International Film Festival. As not only the region’s oldest and largest annual film festival but also the only internationally accredited one in the Middle East and Africa, the CIFF has a … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the difficult relationship between the Arab world and the Western cinema, the Arab world has long been a preferred location for many Hollywood productions due to its attractive and unique nature, beautiful landscapes, and breath-taking cities. Here are few of the most famous Hollywood Arab movies shot … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Mohannad Elshieky started telling jokes on a radio station in Benghazi amid the Libyan civil war. Now, seven years later, he’s performing his stand-ups on Conan in front of millions of viewers. When Elshieky began telling jokes on the radio show with his co-host, they were met with a … Continued
“ …Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses to Breathe Free…“ –From Emma Lazarus 1906 poem engraved on the Statue of Liberty By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Here we look at the wide variety of contributions Arab Americans have made to many aspects of American society over two centuries and more: a … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab British Centre has finally released the shortlist for its biennial Award for Culture, which spotlights individuals and organizations who have significantly contributed to the dissemination of Arab arts and culture and furthered dialogue and understanding of the Arab world in the United Kingdom. The award series … Continued
Victor Hugo perhaps said it best when he eloquently declared, “music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” The following women do just that. Each carries with them multiple rich, sometimes competing musical identites that spill forth when they perform. In many cases, their music is inspired by and imbued with humanitarian concern that translates into activism through music.
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer “Ahmad my love! Ahmad my love!” You who aids the stranger, salutations to you.” The beguiling voice of Maryem Hassan, inspired by the strings of the qanun, played by Roula Said, rang out that April day in Toronto – Canada’s world-renowned cosmopolitan city. It was the opening song of an evening … Continued
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s early morning in the streets of Lebanon. As the shops begin to open and people sit for their first cup of coffee with one another, a voice begins to sing over the radio. But not just any voice! All mornings call for one artist and one artist alone; … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Mena Massoud? The star of the new Disney movie hit Aladdin of this year is now in the spotlight. Arabs all over the US and overseas are talking about his amazing performance. They’re proud that he has stuck to his Arab roots while allowing the movie to … Continued
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