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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Zainab Salbi

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This is the fifty-sixth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Contributing writer, John Mason, describes our fifty-sixth pathbreaker, Iraqi American Zainab Salbi, prolific author, media host, humanitarian, podcaster, and a representative ‘par excellence’ of what is best about Arab America. Zainab was born in Iraq during the period of Saddam Hussein’s rise to power. Presently living in the U.S., she is one of the leaders of the worldwide women’s rights movement.

Kamala Harris: The Shifting Disposition of Arab Americans

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By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Since 2004, Arab Americans have been a vital component of the Democratic party’s support, but with recent events, it has become questionable. With Joe Biden abandoning his reelection bid, things are subject to change. Kamala Harris offers a blank slate in terms of reputation for Palestine, and … Continued

New Presidential Team May Usher in a New US Approach to the Middle East

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By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Cultural understanding is critical to sound political judgment. If the US plans to stay deployed in the Middle East, the White House ought to recruit sufficient numbers of Americans with Muslim and Arab backgrounds. Currently, there are many White House top-level officials with a Jewish background, but … Continued

Arab Americans and Political Affiliation

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By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer With the upcoming presidential election in the United States – and the ongoing War in Gaza which continues with U.S. support – it would be understandable to wonder about the political history of the stances held by Arab Americans. Although considered a more left-leaning, Democrat-voting group, this … Continued

Ziad Rahbani: A Lebanese Icon

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By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer When speaking of Ziad Rahbani (زياد الرحباني), one immediately mentions that he is the son of one of the most famous and beloved Arab artists of all time: Nouhad Haddad, known better as Fairouz. She, who captured the hearts and minds of millions with a divine and … Continued

Arab Northern African Figures of the Islamic Golden Age

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By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer The Islamic Golden Age, lasting from the 7th century to the 13th century, was an extraordinarily impactful event for Arabs and Muslims throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. However, one area that we might not always think about when it comes to the Islamic Golden Age is Northern … Continued

Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis

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By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer Sudan is currently experiencing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in its history. With a legacy of conflict, economic instability, and environmental challenges, the country is in urgent need of assistance. The crisis has affected nearly 13.4 million people, including 7.3 million children, according to … Continued

5 Pioneering Arab American Scholars

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By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American studies as a field owes much to the groundbreaking work of many pioneers. We are indebted to numerous professors, but for the scope of this work, we will focus on the lives and legacies of five pioneering Arab American scholars: Alixa Naff, Evelyn Shakir, Jack … 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

Andalusian Tuna Omelet

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer               The ‘ijja (omelet), which is today prepared in the Arab East, is the twin of the Spanish tortilla.  While the Arab omelet is enjoyed at breakfast and/or at any meal, the Spanish tortilla is reserved for lunch or dinner because, in the words of my grandson’s wife, our … Continued

Gaza and the Failures of International Liberalism

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By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite a steady stream of rulings from respected international organizations condemning Israeli violence and aggression in Palestinian land, there is no end in sight to either the invasion or its US support. This seems to signal a failure in such organizations and the liberalist philosophy behind them in … Continued

From Gaza to Gold: How Palestinian Athletes are Competing Against All Odds

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By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the turbulent conditions in their homeland, Palestinian athletes are prepared to compete. Upon their arrival in Paris, they were greeted with flowers and gifts from the crowd. Arab America contributing writer Nate Fox will highlight how, this year, Palestinian athletes aim to bring recognition to their … Continued

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