By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent thursdays are always accompanied by light rain in New York City. I was in the rain, coming down harder and harder. The sound of the rain hitting the floor urged me to pick up the pace. I desperately longed to enter a warm, dry, peaceful world. … Continued
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer As we begin a new year and reflect on the past one, we recognize the 2022 World Cup as an important moment for Arabs across the globe. Hosted by an Arab country for the first time ever, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar garnered incredible publicity as … Continued
By: Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer When one typically thinks of metal music, the images that come to mind are pale Scandinavians in black clothing, burning churches, and Satanic imagery. Over the years, metal has spread beyond the fjords into the various corners of the world as a means to communicate the frustrations … Continued
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Dreaming of Acting Starting to act was an accident for Hend Sabry, but she fell in love with it. The Tunisian-born actress began her career in 1994 when she was only 14 years old. She was seen by a director who brought her into the film industry. … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, January 18, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2023) and applications are now being accepted until Wednesday, February 15, 2023. 20 Under 20 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights young students who have achieved … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List is a program by UNESCO that started in 2001 to recognize and protect various cultures and practices that cannot be touched. On that list, Italy is known for its pizza, France is known for their baguettes, Jordan is known for their Mansaf, … Continued
By: Alison Norquist / Contributing Writer In this 142-page cookbook by Nehal Leheta, the core of Egyptian cuisine is made accessible to readers with not just recipes but also advice on where to find specialty ingredients, swaps for them, and beautiful color photos of almost every dish. About Abou El Sid Named after the legendary … Continued
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Meet Ben Hamd, the Lebanese American businessman who started and owns the Wichita Sky Kings professional basketball team. Based in Wichita, Kansas, the team is set to play its first season in The Basketball League (TBL) in March of this year. Born and raised in Lebanon to … Continued
By: Alison Norquist / Contributing Writer In Helene Wecker’s sophomore novel, the story of Chava, a golem, and Ahmad, a jinni, continues to wreak havoc in the streets of early 1900s New York City. The mythological duo is tested as they face new enemies, save old friends, and help the next generation of their kind. … Continued
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Six Arab Americans were sworn into the 118th Congress this past week – all of which now hold in the U.S. House of Representatives. First preceded by George A. Kasem of California in 1959, these six members of Congress are a bipartisan group, with diverse interests and … Continued
By Hajira Sultana / Arab America Contributing Writer Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Saudia Arabian club Al Nassr in December of 2022. The news followed months of speculation as to whether he would join a Saudi team, as multiple teams made him lucrative offers. He previously rejected an offer from the Saudi club, … Continued
By: Alison Norquist / Contributing Writer As we come upon the three-year anniversary of the beginning of the pandemic, it has become just as important as ever to be using precautions against infection. While the world continues to struggle with COVID-19 and increases in other illnesses, the need for “culturally inclusive personal protective equipment” has … Continued
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