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Silent Auction Supporting Arab America Foundation and Projects in Palestine and Lebanon Features Art, Jewelry, Clothing and Antiques from the Arab World

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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

The Power of Palestinian Representation in Children’s Literature

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By: Amanda Najib / Arab America Contributing Writer Amanda Najib is an educator turned scholar, passionate about integrating Arab and Palestinian history into educational curricula. She is the author of Lana Makes Purple Pizza: A Palestinian Food Tale and focuses on the transformative power of narrative and representation in education. Picture books have an incredible … Continued

Adonis: A Beacon of Syrian Poetry

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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

Why Are Arab Americans Classified as White?

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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

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Anees

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This is the sixty-first of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. John Mason, Contributing Writer, introduces us to our sixty-first Arab American Pathbreaker, Anees, a musician, singer, rapper, songwriter, and performer. Anees’ genres are Pop, R&B, hip hop, and pop rap. Born to parents of Lebanese and Palestinian descent, he is an ardent pro-Palestinian activist. Anees is also a proud alumnus of George Mason University.

5 Influential Arab American Women’s Groups You Should Know About

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By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American women have been vital in advocating for and empowering their community as well as in promoting social justice. Some Arab American organizations were specifically founded by and for women are dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by Arab women and celebrating their contributions to society. … Continued

Rhythms of Resilience: How Urban Struggles Shaped Raï Music

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By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer From the classic hits “Didi,” “Aïcha,” “1, 2, 3 Soleil,” and “C’est la vie,” the infamous Algerian-Raï singer Cheb Khaled was well-known for his joyful spirit, especially during performances. It is widely recognized that Cheb Khaled is the king of Raï music. Originating from the traditions of … Continued

The Emergence of Moroccan-Spanish Rapper: El Morad

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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

Maya Berry to Speak at Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 9, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab America Institute, will speak at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts … Continued

OP-ED: Voting Third-Party: A Principled, Strategic Choice

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By: Kareem Rosshandler Arab and Muslim Americans have good reason to be involved in the presidential elections. As frustrated observers of the Biden administration’s unbridled support for Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza over the last year, their choice at the ballot box should have a particularly powerful effect. But the question is how, given that … Continued

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