Introduction McDonald’s, the global giant in fast food, is navigating a complex scenario as it moves to take control of its operations in Israel amidst widespread protests. The decision to acquire its Israeli franchise comes at a time of heightened tension, particularly in regions with significant Arab and Muslim populations, where many people are boycotting … Continued
By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer The 1998 hit Sa’eedi Fi Al Jami’a Al Amrikia starring Mohamed Henedi, Ahmed El Sakka, Mona Zaki, Hani Ramzi, Gadaeh Adel(Abla), and many more depicts Khalaf Dahshouri(Henedi) as an upper Egyptian student who received a scholarship at the American University in Cairo, altering his life after falling … Continued
This is the forty-second 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. Our forty-second pathbreaker, Helen Zughaib, a painter and multimedia artist, was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1959. She lived mostly in the Middle East and Europe before coming to the U.S. to study art at Syracuse University. Contributing writer, John Mason tells us how Zughaib’s work addresses matters of cultural identity, family life, the plight of refugees and displacement in the Middle East, the Arab Spring, and the Lebanese Civil War.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Just as Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel changed the landscape of Middle East politics, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu changed it again nearly six months later by ordering an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. The strike killed 12 Iranians and Syrians, among them two high-level … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Cultivated since the dawn of history in the Middle East and the Far East, this pungent herb has always been highly valued for its refreshing scent and pleasant taste. In the Medieval Ages, its aromatic volatile oil, menthol, which all types of mint contain, made it ideal to strew … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Childhood summers spent at my grandmother’s home in Bethlehem, Palestine meant playing among trees brimming with sun ripened fruit. I spent hours climbing trees, observing busy fire ants, kicking a ball around with my sister, and feeding the chirping baby chicks my grandmother bought us from the market. We … Continued
National Arab American Heritage Month 2024 Sponsors A big thank you goes out to all of our sponsors for National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) and our NAAHM Commemoration 2024 . This event wouldn’t be possible without them. We’re extremely grateful for their support and we look forward to seeing them at our event. If … Continued
Join us in advocating for an Arab American agenda that upholds our rights and preserves our identity domestically while prioritizing Arab American interests in American foreign policy abroad. See the Agenda here: We invite organizations and individuals alike to endorse the Arab American Agenda. Our community must unify around a shared vision. We urge you … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer As the Gaza war drags on, the chances of military escalation are increasing. Arabs and Jews living between the River and the Sea share an environment of profound fear and deep anger. When people experience anger for the loss of their land, mixed with fear of death … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer We wring our hands and shake our heads sadly as the toll mounts. Palestinian corpses along the roadside, limp bodies pulled from the rubble, wrapped figures large and small laid outside a hospital or beside a tent. Viewing these images from afar is painful enough. But … Continued
Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two hundred and fifty Arab Americans on twenty-four state teams who continue approaching governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives nationwide. Can you get … Continued
By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer When most Western artists announce their tours, they are usually located in the United States, and European cities are now expanding into Asia. However, Saudi Arabia has been making significant efforts to bring Western artists like Travis Scott, Charlie Puth, and more to their country, especially during … Continued
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