By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the amount of Arab-Americans in the production and film industry? The Middle East has a long history of entertainment from the Egyptian singer-songwriter umm Kulthum to the current Lebanese singer Fairuz. There has never been a dull moment in Middle East entertainment. … Continued
Empowered Women of Arab America is a one-day virtual event on March 21, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT that recognizes the achievements made by Arab American women in their communities with an optional networking session from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm EDT. REGISTER HERE! By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida witnessed history this past weekend as Toni Breidinger became the first female Arab American race car driver for NASCAR. Breidinger’s achievement continues to help break the so-called ‘glass ceiling’ for all women, but specifically, those of Arab American descent because it … Continued
Almost three months after the Beirut Port explosions, UN-Habitat continues its effort to support families affected by the blast to return and repair their homes. UN-Habitat and the Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon (REAL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner and collaborate in repairing houses damaged by the Beirut Port explosion that took … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer After the devastating blast in Beirut on August 4, 2020, Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, resigned. The blast killed nearly 200 people, wounded thousands, and left hundreds of thousands without homes. For many, the blast was a tipping point. The government was corrupt, and even before the blast happened, … Continued
By: Maria Yepez/Arab America Contributing Writer On the afternoon of Aug. 4, the picturesque Beirut, Lebanon, was suddenly reduced to buildings and businesses in ruins and unrecognizable streets after a massive explosion in the port. Hundreds of Lebanese people died and disappeared, while thousands of others … Continued
BY: Maria Yepez/ Arab America Contributing Writer In addition to causing the disappearance of thousands, and the loss of nearly 180 people, the explosion of the port of Beirut swept through an urban landscape characterized by a constant fight between its historic and contemporary architecture. To … Continued
“Support Lebanon”/mumsinbeirut.com By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of the Beirut blast on August 4, many of us are wondering how we can help from so far away, where we can donate, and which organizations are most credible. The ammonium nitrate explosion killed at least 171 people, wounding thousands, and left many … Continued
By John Mason, Contributing Writer/Arab America Just a week or so ago, Palestinian American political activist, Linda Sarsour, was disavowed from the Democratic national campaign. Nevertheless, she continues to support Biden. In the meantime, the campaign, almost as if to vindicate Sarsour, issued the Biden ‘Plan for Partnership’ with Arab Americans, which demonstrates clear support … Continued
BY: Maria Yepez/ Arab America Contributing Writer Prior to Aug. 4, Beirut had a dynamic commercial zone composed of one of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean region, which also was responsible for a large part of Lebanon’s grain imports. Next thing we know, Beirut’s port … Continued
BY: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Among Arabs, it is an unspoken rule that if one gets harmed in any way, shape, or form, everyone has to help. Their “brothers” and “sisters” pain impacts them just as if they were the ones who were harmed. Being an Arab means every other Arab is your … Continued
BY: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Huge protests in Beirut, both before and after the catastrophic blast of August 4 have been demanding a new government. Most currently, government ministers are resigning and international donors have agreed to support the crisis, but are insisting that the aid be administered … Continued
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