By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The United States has always boasted a radiant tapestry of diverse cultures and multilingual identities. This shining reality is becoming increasingly apparent with the flourishing influx of Arabic speakers in recent years. The substantial increase in the population of Arabic-speaking individuals emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging and … Continued
Yemeni immigrant Law School graduate Ms. Mohammed gave a speech in which she wanted to “celebrate CUNY for being one of the few law schools to defend the rights of its students to organize and speak out against Israeli settler colonialism.” She took a lot a flak for her speech from both within and without her university. The Law Faculty took her side and insisted her address was free speech and not, according to others, hate speech. Contributing writer, John Mason, takes us through this compelling story.
By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer An Emerging Software ChatGPT has proved itself to be a powerful force in writing but does it measure up to the works of historic Arab poets? ChatGPT launched in late November 2022 but didn’t get a booming rise of users until February to April of this year. … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II married Rajwa Al Saif, daughter of a prominent Saudi family, on June 1, 2023. This prestigious celebration was attended by royals and VIPS from around the world, including Britain’s Prince William, his wife Kate, and US First Lady Jill Biden. … Continued
Photo: Forbes Middle East Twitter arab By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Two women of Arab descent, Huda Kattan and Iman Abuzeid, have made it to the renowned Forbes America’s Richest Self-Made Women 2023 list, which is a ground-breaking accomplishment. Their position on this well-known list is a testament to their ingenuity, entrepreneurship, … Continued
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt held its first-ever fashion week between May 12-15, centering around its theme of the “Past, Present, and Future.” Much thought went into this event, being the first of its kind in the country, despite Egypt’s crucial role in the history of fashion and textiles. Follow along … Continued
John Mason, contributing writer, reports on how an Egyptian-Christian woman recently learned from a genetic test that her DNA tied her to a dynasty 2,500 years ago. A separate analysis of this claim suggests that such a finding is easily manipulated to create a narrative of a special national identity for a specific portion of the population. On the race-color scale, this case reverse-mirrors the Netflix narrative that Cleopatra was Black.
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer As of last month, the global Muslim population achieved a remarkable milestone with over 2 billion adherents. This achievement bears great significance for both Arabs and Arab Americans. By exemplifying the expansion and impact of Islam and its cultural significance on a global scale. Approximately one-fourth of … Continued
By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Memorial Day in Dearborn This past Memorial Day, Arab American veterans in Dearborn, Michigan received recognition in the 97th annual Memorial Day parade. This parade, hosted in partnership with the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council, is one of the largest in the country. It honors current veterans … Continued
By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan and Arabic Content Jordan has significantly aided the growth of Arabic online content. The nation has established an educated and technologically advanced ecosystem, which has encouraged innovation and digital content production. Entrepreneurs, content producers, media, and developers from Jordan have significantly influenced the Arab world’s digital … Continued
By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer The Moroccan fish pie is a millennium-old sweet and savory pastry that has been declared a staple of Moroccan cuisine. Made up of a buttery, flaky crust enveloping moist spiced chicken and nuts. All while being covered in a light dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon. In … Continued
Speaker McCarthy recently cancelled Rep. Tlaib’s registration of a reception in the House to commemorate Nakba. Senator Sanders then gave Tlaib space in the Senate for her event. Tlaib’s comments there called for the U.S. government to address Israel’s mistreatment of occupied Palestinians. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on that event and also presents a brief observation on how American Democrats and Republicans both share in antisemitic sentiments, though unequally.
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