By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer On a sunny day in 2021, while walking the streets of Little Ethiopia in my hometown of Los Angeles, I stumbled across a delicious new dinner spot crawling with everyone from singletons to large families. The food was top tier and came from all kinds of walks … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It is said that of all the people who came seeking a new life in the Americas, few can match the success achieved by the Arab immigrants. This is especially true when one considers their achievements in the Latin-speaking lands of the New World. From technicians and engineers to … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Last Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at an exciting venue in Washington DC, near DuPont Circle, was the site where Arab America Foundation acknowledged for a fifth consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAAHM). The event was attended by approximately 250 guests representing diverse Arab and non-Arab communities, … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe fell into a deep dark age, where ignorance and illiteracy prevailed. For the longest time, European dynasties struggled both externally and internally to press their claims as to the real rulers of Europe. However, with the passage of time, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month has gone mainstream given that there are now hundreds of public figures, organizations, businesses, educational institutions, local and state governments, and individuals who are celebrating the occasion! The National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) initiative was launched in 2017 by Arab America … 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-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-six state teams who have approached governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives across the country. Additionally, we have received … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Abū Mūsā Jābir ibn Hayyān is the author of an enormous number and variety of works in Arabic, often called the Jabirian corpus. The scope of the corpus is vast and diverse, covering a wide range of topics, including alchemy, cosmology, numerology, astrology, medicine, magic, mysticism, and philosophy. … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 23, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Five judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously (without identification of name or ethnicity). The awardees are Ibrahim Ahmad, George Azar, Omar … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 16, 2022 –During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of Egypt, you probably think of the Great Pyramids and Cairo. However, there is more to the Ancient Egyptian archaeological sites than the pyramids in Cairo. One of these places is Luxor, which is a smaller city in southern Egypt. But after the revolution in Egypt … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Libya is an incredible country with a long history. Despite the current conflicts, the country is a beautiful place with a rich culture. Libyans are known for being warm and welcoming, with hospitality being very important in Libyan culture. There are so many facts about Libya that make the … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Gaza, also referred to as Gaza City, is a Palestinian city in the Gaza Strip. Inhabited since at least the 15th century BC, Gaza has been dominated by several different peoples and empires throughout its history. In Semitic languages, the meaning of the city name is fierce … Continued
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