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Recap: Empowered Women of Arab America

By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer On Sunday, March 21, 2021, the Arab America Foundation presented “Empowered Women of Arab America” with eight dynamic women that are rising in their respective careers. Registrants from across the United States in addition to coverage in the Arab World via Al Jazeera’s Mubasher/Live broadcast channel connected on Arab … Continued

From the ‘Bay Area’ to Daytona: The Story of Toni Breidinger, NASCAR’s First Female Arab American Race Car Driver

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida witnessed history this past weekend as Toni Breidinger became the first female Arab American race car driver for NASCAR. Breidinger’s achievement continues to help break the so-called ‘glass ceiling’ for all women, but specifically, those of Arab American descent because it … Continued

CONNECT Arab America 2021: Day 1—Connecting with Public Officials

By: Mariam Kanaan/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are becoming more active politically in municipal, regional, state, and all levels of politics. On Day 1 of the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit you will meet some of the public officials that are making a difference in their respective communities. Connect Arab America will take place … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit

For Immediate Release Washington DC (January 6, 2021): The Arab America Foundation celebrates Arab American unity, heritage, and identity with discussions from exciting speakers in public service, cultural institutions, business innovators, influencers, and performances by exciting artists from the U.S. and abroad at this year’s first annual Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit, February 1-5, 2021. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees–Class of 2020

For Immediate Release Washington DC (December 7, 2020): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 in 2020 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from more than 9 states were announced from a pool of close to 50 applications. Five judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously (without identification of name or … Continued

Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 in 2020

For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, October 28, 2020): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for their new initiative, 20 Under 20, in 2020 and applications are now being accepted until Friday, November 13, 2020.  20 Under 20 in 2020 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees–Class of 2020

For Immediate Release Washington DC (October 22, 2020): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative. Forty Arab Americans from more than 14 states were announced from a pool of close to one-hundred applications. Nine judges from throughout the country reviewed the applicants. The awardees are Sirene Abou-Chakra, Mahmoud Abuqalbain, … Continued

Sponsored: From Accuracy to Appropriation – A Deep Insight into the Culture of the Arabs Living in America

By: Sponsored Guest Writer We live on a beautiful planet populated by people belonging to different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Eons with people from every cultural background mixing together around the world should vouch for the unity found in diversity and cohabitation.  Cultural diversification and exchange brings in glory and adds quality to an individual’s life. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Launches 40 Under 40

For Immediate Release Washington DC: The Arab America Foundation announced today nominations are open for their new initiative, 40 Under 40, and applications are now being accepted until August 15th. 40 Under 40 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights professionals in all fields and business sectors, including education, law, public … Continued

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