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Minor Detail Review: Split History

May 22, 2024

Minor Detail Book Cover Here, some might think that my dedication to work reflects a desire to cling to life, or a love for life despite the occupation’s attempt to destroy it, or the insistence that we have on this(...)

Ethnic Identity of Arab Americans: Gender, Religion and Age Differences

May 22, 2024

Arab American Ethnicity. Source: pixels By: Raisa Sami/ Arab America Contributing Writer In the US, Arab Americans make up a sizable and diverse ethnic minority. Gender differences existed in attitudes toward being Arab American, with women reporting lower public and(...)

Egyptian Festivals and Celebrations: A Reflection of Historical and Cultural Heritage

May 22, 2024

Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Elshanawy / Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt, a place of historical wonders and lively traditions, celebrates a number of festivals and festivities that highlight the country's rich history and culture. These celebrations are not only(...)

Lebanon before Independence

May 22, 2024

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is one of the smallest, yet one of the most diverse, states in the Middle East and North Africa region. Encompassing a wide variety of ethnic groups and religions, the country(...)

A Tale of Two Countries, In One Unifying Cake

May 21, 2024

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Many people do not know that a close relationship between Palestine and South Africa has spanned for decades. Just two weeks after Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat,(...)

Salads We Enjoyed on Our Farm

May 21, 2024

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer During our farming days on the western Canadian Prairies amid the years of the Depression and the drought, when the rain hardly ever came and the land became an arid(...)

NUSACC, America’s Top Commercial Gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Receives U.S. President’s “E Star Award” for Exporting Excellence

May 15, 2024

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo: “NUSACC’s achievements have undoubtedly contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs.” National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce is the Only Entity of its Kind to(...)

Oman Business Luncheon Co-Hosted by NUSACC and OCCI

May 15, 2024

The National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), America's top commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), recently organized a business luncheon on the sidelines of the U.S. - Oman Strategic Dialogue. Luncheon participants included senior(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan

May 15, 2024

REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (May 15, 2024): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024. at the Dearborn Community(...)

Deciding the Vote: Arab American Voters Keep Candidates Guessing

May 15, 2024

Photo: Wikki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer "I've had it with Biden," my activist friend's email started. "He should face consequences for his unconditional support of Israel, and I plan to work to get Trump elected." As(...)

Dearborn Stories Review: The Tic-Tac Toe Game of Displaced and Found

May 15, 2024

Zeineddine Ghassan. Source: http://wikimedia common By Teresa Fidalgoazize/ Arab America Contributing Writer After the attacks of 9/11, Uncle Sam had begun decorating his house with patriotic and athletic symbols even though he didn’t care for baseball or football. He only(...)

Mental Health Stigma in MENA

May 15, 2024

Mental Health Portrait. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Middle East and North Africa, stigma around mental health has been a major problem. Many individuals avoid talking about it out of social pressure(...)