Photo: Netflix By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Funds for Arts (AFAC) is a foundation that established in 2007 that supports artists and cultural projects in the Arab world. “Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process,” is a new program that was launched in collaboration with Netflix. This program will allow … Continued
Photo Credits: Bloomberg By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Clinical research is an evolving field, gathering data from various regions within the nation in its pursuit of answers to important questions. Within this research, many statistics are collected, including information about the racial backgrounds of the participants which helps determine how the … Continued
This is the tenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America highlights our tenth pathbreaker, Lisa Halaby, Queen of Jordan, Noor al-Hussein (‘the light of Hussein,’) Arab American, former architect/urban planner, proud daughter of Lebanese American Najib Halaby and Doris Carlquist. Her background allowed Lisa to adapt to the role of Queen in the royal family of King Hussein of Jordan. Lisa, now the widow of King Hussein, is a global activist for peace and justice.
By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer The writer’s strike has been an ongoing issue for weeks, with protests spanning all over Los Angeles demanding better pay. It has impacted many aspects of the entertainment industry. From shutting down the production of movies and TV shows to barring actors from promoting their work. Arab … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer No doubt cooking can be one of the most relaxing ways to unwind and destress after a long day. Spending time chopping, slicing, baking, frying, or whatever you prefer can have a positive impact on your mental health and wellness according to a study done by Edith … Continued
This is the ninth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America highlights our ninth pathbreaker, Tom Shadyac, Arab American, prestigious film director, producer, and sometime actor, and proud son of Lebanese Christian parents. He has brought strains of Lebanese culture and religion into his life and his family is deeply involved in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and its fundraising arm, American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities.
Photo Credit: Art of Living By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction As the academic year approaches and summer come to a close end, there are a plethora of feelings that all students are battling with their emotional health. While some educational institutions provide resources to support students facing difficulties during this transitional … Continued
By: Sami Asmar / Arab America Contributing Writer Book Representation for Arab Children It is rare to find an English-language children’s book with Arab-related topics. Especially ones worthy of sharing with your family that lack negative biases occasionally encountered. Worry no more! The latest addition to the library of children’s books on Arab themes has … Continued
This is the eighth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our eighth pathbreaker, Selwa Showker Roosevelt, Arab American, former prestigious head of U.S. diplomatic protocol, and proud daughter of Lebanese Druze immigrants. She brought her fine cross-cultural skills to the job of negotiating foreign leaders around the Byzantine halls of diplomatic Washington.
Photo Credits: @muath_edriss on Instagram By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Muath Edriss is a Syrian musician, songwriter, and DJ who plays traditional Arabic music. He composes his own music and plays the oud. A popular six-string instrument in the Levant known for its ability to play quarter tones- a unique feature of … Continued
Mental health has been front and center especially after the pandemic making it hard for many leaders to deny. Saudi Arabia has faced a wide range of advancements in recent years one being the use of technology to address mental health. Apps such as Tuhoon and Houna have been developed to provide easy access to mental health services. With over half of the country having access to technology it makes it a plausible solution for the country. Join Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, as she describes the innovation of mental health technology in Saudi Arabia.
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab streetwear is where traditional, heritage Arab culture meets youth innovative entrepreneurship. From hoodies to t-shirts to hats, Arabs have been creating defining Arab fashion pieces in the realm of street fashion. PaliRoots: PaliRoots is a Palestinian streetwear brand based in San Diego, California with a mission … Continued
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