By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On Friday, the 24th, the remarkable US Senator James Abourezk passed away at 92 on his birthday. Abourezk died in his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after being admitted to hospice care earlier in the week. Loved ones surrounded the former Senator in his final days. … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Bringing awareness to the world about Arab culture is one of the missions of all Arab businesses. These brands are in part created to explore, celebrate, and share the Arab culture in a modern and symbolic way. By crafting products inspired by its people and identity ranging … Continued
By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer For more than a millennium and a half, when Arab traders and Islamic missionaries came to Africa, there has been a mixing of not only ethnicities but also cultures. Throughout the Northern half of Africa, there are varying degrees of Arab influence. In modern times, that has … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer/ Alana Rehman The wealthiest people in the world have had a challenging year; there are now 2,668 billionaires worldwide, down from 2,755 in 2021. This year, 236 new people joined the list, and 329 left. Global billionaires’ combined net worth in 2022 was $12.7 trillion, down from $13.1 trillion in … Continued
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Forbes 30 Under 30 List in North America highlights 600 of the most influential leaders and changemakers across 20 fields, ranging from social impact to science to marketing and advertising. Published annually, the list honors 30 people within each category, of which no one is above … Continued
By Alison Noruqist / Arab American Contributing Writer While I am not Arab by culture or ethnicity, I have found a deep appreciation for the culture that I have been introduced to since the start of my time with Arab America. I have had my tastebuds and eyes opened by the foreign-to-me but comforting flavors … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Perhaps the most agonizing experience for a family, for any bystander, even for humanitarian professionals, is a double tragedy—a death or calamity where they are refused access, where they are forced to helplessly witness suffering, unable to offer succor. This is surely what faces millions of … Continued
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the Arab world and the diaspora, gold jewelry is seen as an essential part of Arab culture. Often adorning Arab women, gold jewelry has become a quintessential aspect of being Arab, from wearing simple pieces on a daily basis to large, ornate ones for weddings and … Continued
By: Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Andalan was once a peaceful solar system, the main planet’s moons served as terraformed colonies where farmers and hunters could continue to survive as the population thrived. Over ten years before the start of Amani’s story, the Vath, an alien and cruel race of colonizers, settled the … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Black History Month is a period for acknowledging and remembering all the positive impacts and accomplishments African Americans have had and continue to contribute to the United States and abroad. This month’s theme, “Black Resistance,” recognizes the history behind African Americans and their battles with adversity and … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist On Thursday, February 2nd, Republicans in the House of Representatives showed their ugly face by voting unanimously to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, from her seat in the House’s Foreign Affairs Committee. This was not an unprecedented action in the US Congress. Sadly, when Democrats and … Continued
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer In his latest single, “British Museum,” Egyptian-Australian rapper and producer Kid Pharaoh takes a stab at the British monarchy and its long history of imperial exploitation in Egypt. Based in Sydney, Kid Pharaoh voices the feelings of Egyptians when they visit museums in the diaspora, including the … Continued
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