Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Bedouins, a nomadic tribe that has long roamed the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa, are a fascinating tapestry of culture, history, and tenacity. Their legacy has had a major impact on modern Arab identity, defining principles that still resonate in … Continued
Introduction The Dederiyeh Cave, located in the western region of Syria near the town of Jebel al-Hoss, is a noteworthy archaeological site that has significantly contributed to our understanding of Neanderthals. Since its discovery in the early 2000s, the cave has produced a number of extraordinary discoveries that have thrown light on the lives of … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I first dined on this dish in Damascus, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. It was served as an entrée and was accompanied with fried potatoes and a tomato salad. It made for a fine tasty meal. Surprisingly, the next time was in the home of my … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE Dearborn, MI – October 21, 2024 – The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, taking place on October 25-26, 2024, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Arab Americans from over 26 states will come together … Continued
American Arab Chamber of Commerce 32nd Annual Gala on Oct. 25 to feature Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment Jose W. Fernandez as Keynote Speaker Bilal Hammoud, Executive Director of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (left), and Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click Here for Silent Auction (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 16, 2024) Today, the Arab America Foundation launches its first silent auction supporting the Arab America Foundation and projects in Palestine and Lebanon, including art, jewelry, clothing, and antiques from the Arab World. The highest bidders will be notified during the Connect Arab America: … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer There is a well-known Syrian poet, essayist, and critic who goes by the name Adonis. His real name is Ali Ahmad Said Esber. His original writing style and examination of topics such as love, sorrow, exile, and the human condition have made him a notable character in … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Arab American racialization is complex. It has changed over the decades to facilitate different agendas. The Arab identity is primarily linguistic and includes people of all skin tones. Early Arab immigrants to the U.S. faced a new classification system that determined their legal status. … Continued
This is the sixty-first 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. John Mason, Contributing Writer, introduces us to our sixty-first Arab American Pathbreaker, Anees, a musician, singer, rapper, songwriter, and performer. Anees’ genres are Pop, R&B, hip hop, and pop rap. Born to parents of Lebanese and Palestinian descent, he is an ardent pro-Palestinian activist. Anees is also a proud alumnus of George Mason University.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel is now fighting a war on four main fronts: with Hamas in Gaza, with Palestinian activists in the West Bank, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with the Revolutionary Guards in Iran. Tel Aviv seems to be making significant tactical gains on all fronts, especially in south … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little in 1925, is often remembered as one of the most polarizing and transformative figures of the 20th century. His journey from a troubled youth to one of the most influential voices for Black empowerment was deeply intertwined with his conversion to … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer. Imagine a bustling marketplace in an old coastal town. Here, merchants speak different languages: Arabic, Hebrew, Somali, Amazigh, and even Syriac, while exchanging goods and stories. Although their words vary, the meaning behind them feels the same: family, faith, and shared history. These languages are not just … Continued
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