If there ever was a definition of a proud Arab American who was a passionate activist, Donald Bustany would fit the definition. Bustany passed away on Monday in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 89. He was co-founder and producer of American Top 40 and American Country Countdown, along with the legendary Casey Kasem … Continued
By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If there is one chicken dish that exemplifies the pride of Palestine, Musakhan would be first in line. Women in the tiny Palestinian village called Ein ‘Arik created this rustic recipe of sumac seasoned chicken roasted on pita bread, topped with caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts. In my family … Continued
Nearly 2,000 guests gathered Saturday evening to celebrate ACCESS—the nation’s largest Arab American community nonprofit organization—and its 47 years of service at its Annual Dinner that took place at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center on Saturday evening. The theme for ACCESS’ 47th Annual Dinner, From the Neighborhood to the Nation, commemorated its growth over more than four … Continued
By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Jewish-American actress and human rights activist Natali Portman won the most prestigious Jewish award The Genesis Prize, but she canceled the ceremony for accepting it. As her representatives announced, “recent events in Israel have been extremely distressing to her and she does not feel comfortable participating in any public … Continued
The following proclamations and resolutions have been issued in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2018. State of California Video of SCR 123 Proclamations and Resolutions to Date: Congressional Record: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI) Washington DC Proclamation: Mayor Muriel Bowser State of California Resolution SCR 123: State Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) Fairfax County: Board … Continued
The Arabic Alphabet with the adjacent but different Haa’ and khaa‘ consonants highlighted. Source: Michael Fares By Michael Fares/Arab America contributing writer On the first day of the fall 2017 semester during my office hours, I was reminded in a powerful way about the connections between Arabic language and Arab culture. A student in the … Continued
By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday (April 12) an exciting venue in Washington DC, right next to the White House, was the site where Arab America acknowledged for a third consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAHM). The event was attended by approximately 250 guests representing diverse Arab and non-Arab communities. Among the special … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer It was Herodotus, the fifth century Greek attributed with the founding of the discipline of history, who purportedly said, “Egypt is the gift of the Nile.” It’s not even clear that he actually visited Egypt, but Herodotus’ phrase captures the sense that without that great river, there is no … Continued
By: Ramy Adly/Arab America Contributing Writer How do you play the Oud? Here are some tips to get the best out of your Oud. For those who practice or perform on stage. Improve your skill set from these useful tips we recommend to our students. The Best Way to Practice on the Oud The perfect … Continued
By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “I’m anxious and excited! We’re going to explore a part of Morocco that I have never seen!” My friend Ahmed mused as we began our journey, driving northward from Rabat, Morocco’s capital. A feeling of anticipation was in the air as Ahmed, driving our small rented Fiat, talked about … Continued
By: J. Michael Springmann Arab America Contributing Writer In the midst of National Arab American Heritage Month, an initiative which seeks to educate teachers and students about the Arab American heritage, it’s ironic to learn of an effort by pro-Israel advocacy groups to change social studies textbooks vis-a-vis Palestine and Israel. According to the Institute … Continued
Today, according to the Center for Public Accuracy, a fact-finding mission is on its way to Syria to investigate who was behind the recent chemical weapon attack in Syria. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons “confirms that the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) team is on its way to Syria and will start its … Continued
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