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Arab America Foundation Announces Performers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 10, 2023–On Thursday, April 18th, the Arab America Foundation will present its eighth annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration at the UDC Theater for the Arts at the University of the District of Columbia, this year paying tribute to the rich heritage and identity of the Palestinian people. … Continued

National U.S.– Arab Chamber Hosts Thirteenth Annual Iftar Dinner at Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC

Senior Leaders from Government, Business, and Civil Society Celebrate Ramadan While Also Acknowledging Suffering in Gaza Imam Mohamed Magid: “We Must Stand Together as One Humanity” On March 26, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 business gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – hosted its thirteenth … Continued

Palestinian Writer, Actress, and Poet Dana Dajani to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 3, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian poet and actress, Dana Dajani will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater for the Arts at the … Continued

White House Proclamation Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC (March 29, 2023) Today, the president of the United States issued a proclamation recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for April 2024. A copy of the proclamation can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/03/29/a-proclamation-on-arab-american-heritage-month-2024/ About National Arab American Heritage Month Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and … Continued

Palestinian Vocalist Mona Miari to Perform with the New York Arabic Orchestra Takht at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 27, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian vocalist Mona Miari will perform with the New York Arabic Ensemble Takht on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater … Continued

Palestinian Actress and Comedian Maysoon Zayid to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 20, 2023–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid, the first Arab American woman comedian in the U.S., will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Events Commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 13, 2024–Today, the Arab America Foundation announced events commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month in Washington, DC, for April 2024. On Saturday, April 13th, the Kennedy Center, in collaboration with the Arab America Foundation, presents a special traditional Arab music event featuring Dallas-based vocalist Nibal Malshi, an extraordinary Palestinian … Continued

Sweet Delights for Ramadan

By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  Ramadan, a sacred month, means spending quality time in worship, reflection, prayer, and connecting with the family and friends around you. In addition to breaking our fast with the suhoor and iftar meals, we feast on magnificent desserts. Ramadan’s sweets are as much a tradition as a … Continued

Discovering Gaza with Five Remarkable Films

Gaza. Photo: Wikimedia By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  Introduction: Located in an area of consistent battle and outlined by its complex sociopolitical terrain, Gaza has evolved into the main topic of film productions that confront the challenges, strength, and everyday situations met by the people who reside there. These accounts provide an understanding … Continued

Arab America Announces Summer 2024 Internship Opportunities

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Summer 2024 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning May (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital communications … Continued

5 Arab Poems that Redefine Love 

By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize / Arab America Contributing Writer For many, Valentine’s Day has become more than the day designated for the loosely defined term love and one of the commercialized cliches where love is gifted with a dangling price tag. Poetry, a vessel of human expression encompassing both joy and defeat, acknowledges the complexities … Continued

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