By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Clementine is beloved by many for its easy-to-peel and often seedless nature, sweet taste, and the beautiful orange color of the fruit. During the fall and winter months, clementines can be easily found in grocery stores, kids’ lunchboxes, and on countertop spreads full of other … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 20, 2022)–The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is an optional bus tour of DC) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The event features an exciting array of … Continued
The Arab America Foundation is pleased to announce student grants to cover the cost of registration at this year’s Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 4-5, 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia. The event will feature an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community … Continued
By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: We all have our favorite musicians, actors, celebrities, etc. that we love to follow. But have you ever looked into the background of these artists? Artists may choose to make their ethnic background a very prominent aspect of their brand, or it could be more private … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Following the killing of Mahsa Amini (or Jîna her native Kurdish name) by Iranian “morality” police, chants of Women, Life, Freedom are being heard across the globe. Protestors have flooded the streets of Iran’s cities demanding drastic social and political change. Memories of the distinctly youth and female … Continued
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria In the central town of Rastan, an intact Roman-era mosaic with a 1,600-year history is bathed in sunlight again. It has been a significant archaeological discovery since the Civil War started in 2011. This discovery not only revealed to the world … Continued
By: Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia’s royal family, helmed by King Salman and, more dominantly, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), is possibly the wealthiest royal family on the planet, with an estimated net worth of 1.4 Trillion USD in 2020. This wealth is spread out among the nearly 15,000 members … Continued
Esraa Warda is taking dancing to Raï (Algerian folk music), from life to specialization, from regional to worldwide. By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Time after time, the recognition of Arabic folk dance in the media encompasses and stays in a simple and general definition, belly dance – an exotic and passionate dance … Continued
By Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer Toni Breidinger is one of few trailblazers in the sport of auto racing. Similar to the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Willy T. Ribbs, and Danica Patrick, she is the first of an underrepresented population in motorsport, and she is here to stay. Driving the number 25 in … Continued
By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisian-American brothers Karim Arem and Mansour Arem founded “Zwïta”, named after their maternal great-grandmother, where they offer ancestral Tunisian food products that make your life tastier. Although born and primarily raised in the United States, The Arem brothers have spent a significant part of their childhood in Tunisia, … Continued
By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Content Creator Throughout the world, there have been a variety of marches, protests, events, and movements to encourage women’s rights. Whether it be for voting rights, reproductive rights, or professional rights, women and their allies have had to fight for their place. The country in the Arab world with … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The hijab, a religious headscarf, is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck. It is an expression of their faith and personal relationship with God and it symbolizes modesty and privacy in Islam. Ultimately, it is the woman’s choice on whether she prefers to … Continued
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