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Arab American Heritage Month: Keeping Our Roots Alive

BY: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer In the United States and around the world, government officials have designated April as Arab Heritage month to recognize, celebrate and acknowledge the cultural dignity and universal acceptance of Arabs, which goes beyond the cultural divide. There are 22 countries that make up the Arab world. Stretching across many … Continued

The Heritage of Notre Dame–Less European than People Think

By: Diana Darke/Arab America Contributing Writer It was striking as Paris’s landmark site of Notre Dame Cathedral burned before our eyes, how few seemed to know that Notre Dame’s architectural design, its twin towers flanking an elaborate entrance, its rose windows, its rib vaulting and its spire (la fleche) owe their origins to Middle Eastern … Continued

U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Several Members of Congress, Arab League Ambassador Salah Sarhan, to Attend National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration

On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America will commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with a special reception in Washington DC, from 6:00-8: 30 pm. The program will commence at 7:00 pm. During the month of April, Arab America formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of NAAHM. Across the country, state … Continued

Traveling to Spain’s La Rabida: The Birthplace of the Americas

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In Spain’s spectacular city Seville, it seemed that every person we talked to was proud of Christopher Columbus who five centuries ago changed the history of the world forever.  This Genoese sailor was the subject of almost every conversation I had with some of the people that I met … Continued

Which Activity will you Choose to Teach about Arab Heritage?

By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer The month of April has been recognized as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). This occasion celebrates and recognizes the Arab American rich heritage and culture, and honors the numerous contributions of Arab Americans to American society. It has become a primary and fundamental duty for Arab Americans to … Continued

Something’s Wrong with this Picture During National Arab American Heritage this Month?

By: Warren David/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s April, and we are celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month, but there is something wrong with this picture. During the month of April, Americans across the country are celebrating the contributions Arab Americans have made to the diversity of this nation. It’s a time when school districts, municipalities, … Continued

The Perfect Roasted–Grilled Eggplant  

By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer While eggplant is revered in the Middle East, it is generally overlooked by the western world. For centuries, Arabs have loved roasting, stewing, and even pickling eggplant in a delicacy called Makdous, where the eggplant is stuffed with walnuts, red pepper, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Eggplant makes a … Continued

National Arab American Heritage Month Receives Over 50 Proclamations from Across the Nation

WASHINGTON DC–Yesterday, the Arab American community reached a milestone receiving the fiftieth proclamation commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month. Through Arab America’s grassroots effort of over seventy national advisory committee members from nineteen states, to date, have issued multiple proclamations. “In my over thirty-five years of activism regarding Arab American issues, I can’t recall a … Continued

Toledo – The Heart of Spanish History

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Besides the impressive Parador de Toledo just outside of town, I paused to survey Toledo, compact on its hill, shining in all its glory.  From my vantage point, the view of the splendid fortress-like medieval town, walled on one side and girded by the Rio Tajo on the other … Continued

Attributes of Our Arab Culture, Making Us Proud

By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab culture stretches back thousands of years and is considered one of the oldest surviving and remaining cultures in the world. It is congested with a lot of the spectacular, dynamic and colorful achievements and creativity in world history. From times of war and peace, creating literature and exploring … Continued

Arab Americans Recognize and Celebrate #National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 3, 2019 – During the month of April, Arab America, 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 Arab Americans will engage in special events that celebrate our community’s rich … Continued

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