Loading ...The Mysterious Demise of Samira Moussa
The fascinating life and tragic death of Samira Moussa have profoundly impacted the scientific community and her numerous admirers.
national women’s history month
The Timeless Charm of Henna
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world characterized by rapid change and evolving traditions, few practices have maintained their enduring allure, like the art of applying henna. Embedded within the cultural fabric of societies across the globe, henna, often associated with Mehndi, continues to captivate hearts and minds, transcending geographical boundaries … Continued
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Noura Erakat
This is the thirty-eighth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on our thirty-eight pathbreaker, Noura Erakat, a noted Palestinian American activist, university professor, legal scholar, and human rights attorney. Noura’s research interests focus on human rights law, humanitarian law, national security law, refugee law, social justice, and critical race theory, emphasizing the Israel-Palestine conflict. Erakat has been especially vocal on the latest go-around of the Israel-Palestine conflict, namely the Gaza war.
The Amazing Wonder of Women: Resonant Nobility
By: Leila Diab / Arab America Contributing Writer Women’s History Month is a time for all women of color to stand together and have power over themselves on their journey to be free with justice and human liberation rights. That is the significance of Women’s History Month as well as acknowledge. Throughout history, women have … Continued
Arab American Women: We Must Know Their Names
By: Lina Abirafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Can you name one Arab American woman? Too many of us cannot. Starting today, we will know all their names. Arab American women have made their mark in America across various fields – too often without recognizing their origins. We are doubly marginalized – usually excluded from … Continued
Recognizing Important Arab Women Activists
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer We are entering March, which is Women’s History Month. This month we are commemorating the contributions that women from all over the world have made. Many of these contributions have been made by strong Arab women as well. Let’s take some time to recognize some of these amazing … Continued
National Women’s History Month: A Celebration of Unmitigated Endurance
BY: Leila Diab / Arab America Contributing Writer As the wind blows and storms at times rain upon the lives of women worldwide, the bright rays of sunlight capture the unimaginable spirit of women’s endurance. This year 2022, now more than ever, as we witness the heralding bravery and courage of Ukrainian women, who defend … Continued
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