By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer France is a country that welcomes many foreigners that come mainly from the African continent. Among these foreigners, many Arabs have been able to give a smile to France. An opportunity to make French people dream and show them the extent of their talents! For example, the entertainment world … Continued
By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer A book? In 90 days? With Dr. Deborah Al-Najjar, it’s possible. Through her company Desire Compass Coaching, Dr. Al-Najjar helps clients complete their Ph.D., change careers, and now, write a book. Arab-American Dr. Al-Najjar hails from Detroit, Michigan, with roots in Northern Iraq where her parents were born. The … Continued
Nathalie Handal’s Life in a Country Album By: Alanoud M. Alajmi/Arab America Contributing Writer In “A Rhyme for the Odes” Mahmoud Darwish writes: No land on earth bears me. Only my words bear me, / a bird born from me who builds a nest in my ruins / before me, and in the rubble of the … Continued
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Film is an essential form of media as it is used to tell stories, to provoke emotions and to spark dialogue. While there have been many Arab films nominated for awards, not many have made it to center stage. Therefore, the conversation surrounding Arab films is even more … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer History Zar, a dance ritual popular in Egypt, is attributed to have its origins in Ethiopia. The ritual most likely spread beyond the Horn of Africa in the 18th or 19th centuries due to the slave trade and became popular in Egypt as a form of exorcism. Today, zar … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With their works, Arab American authors have been able to shine a light on a feminist perspective of the stories of Arabs and Arab Americans. From fiction to memoirs, these fantastic Arab American feminist books will shed light on the stories of women throughout the Arab world. 1. The … Continued
By Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer “Arab Pop Princess” she is indeed. With over 200 million worldwide streams, 7 million YouTube views, and the Gold hit record, “Finest Hour,” Abir has achieved fame and following at only 25-years-old. It all began in Fez, Morocco, where Abir was born before moving to Arlington, Virginia, with her … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Ramy Youssef‘s series, “Ramy,” was a big hit! Based in a New Jersey town, the comedian plays a young Egyptian man looking for a place in this world while struggling with his devotion to Islam. In January 2020, Ramy Youssef received the Golden Globe for best actor in a … Continued
By: Marvin Wingfield and Bushra Karaman March 1995 When American children hear the word “Arab” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe the image of Disney’s Arabian Nights fantasy film Aladdin, a film that has been immensely popular in theatres and on video, and is occasionally shown in classrooms. Even though it … Continued
Compiled by Arab America On Sunday, April 26th, the Arab America Foundation hosted an unprecedented online commemoration for National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with members of Congress, cultural artists, and members from the Arab American community. The event was attended by over 500 registrants. The event was opened by Warren David (president of Arab … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Maqam al Iraqi Iraqi Maqam is a type of Arab maqam music found in Iraq that is around four-hundred years old. The collection of instruments used in this kind of music, called Al-Chalghi al-Baghdadi, includes a qari’ (vocalist), tabla, santur, jawza, or dunbug/dumbeg, and occasionally, riqq and naqqarat. Moreover, … Continued
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