By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Like many colonial constructs in the Middle East, the border between Israel and Lebanon is relatively new. Created to separate portions of the British and French mandates, this territory has almost always been a battleground between Israeli forces and guerrilla groups. With tensions between Israel and the … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer As a child of an Arab/Latin family, I often experience a whirlwind of emotions during family gatherings. Our table is a delightful mix of Arab dishes like hummus, shawarma, and mansaf, paired with salsa and platters of jalapeños. When it comes to music, I watch as my … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world encompasses twenty-two nations, spanning from West Asia to North Africa. Japan, on the other hand, is an island nation composed of over two hundred inhabited islands in the Far East. Despite their vast geographical distances, linguistic differences, and distinct ethnic identities, Japanese and Arabs … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I first dined on this dish in Damascus, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. It was served as an entrée and was accompanied with fried potatoes and a tomato salad. It made for a fine tasty meal. Surprisingly, the next time was in the home of my … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE Dearborn, MI – October 21, 2024 – The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, taking place on October 25-26, 2024, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Arab Americans from over 26 states will come together … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click Here for Silent Auction (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 16, 2024) Today, the Arab America Foundation launches its first silent auction supporting the Arab America Foundation and projects in Palestine and Lebanon, including art, jewelry, clothing, and antiques from the Arab World. The highest bidders will be notified during the Connect Arab America: … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer There is a well-known Syrian poet, essayist, and critic who goes by the name Adonis. His real name is Ali Ahmad Said Esber. His original writing style and examination of topics such as love, sorrow, exile, and the human condition have made him a notable character in … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Arab American racialization is complex. It has changed over the decades to facilitate different agendas. The Arab identity is primarily linguistic and includes people of all skin tones. Early Arab immigrants to the U.S. faced a new classification system that determined their legal status. … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little in 1925, is often remembered as one of the most polarizing and transformative figures of the 20th century. His journey from a troubled youth to one of the most influential voices for Black empowerment was deeply intertwined with his conversion to … Continued
Al-Kindi. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria/ Arab America Contributing Writer The history of medicine is one of constant change, as diverse cultures, ideas, and discoveries combine to reshape our health knowledge. One of the most important stages in this process happened during the Islamic Golden Age, 8th-13th century, when Arab academics and physicians … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Adjusting to life in a new country is always challenging, particularly when the new environment differs significantly in customs, religion, and language. Morad, an emerging singer, illustrates this struggle through his own experiences growing up in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. Raised by his mother, who hails … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Knud Holmboe was a Danish journalist, author, and explorer whose life journey took him from the Lutheran faith of his upbringing to Islam and led him across the deserts of North Africa. His travels, especially his eye-opening experience in Libya during the brutal Italian occupation, became … Continued
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