Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall 2023 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August/September to December (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: Writing content on the … Continued
By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab American Contributing Writer Photography as a tool For empathy As emotionally intelligent human beings the ability to empathize with one another is essential to treat each other in a manner that is equitable and understanding. Words and stories portray one side but may leave out details that provide the full … Continued
This is the second in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent with Arab America contributing writer, John Mason. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of endeavor. Our second pathbreaker case is the illustrious Mexican-born, of Lebanese heritage, Arab American actor Salma Hayek.
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Struggling to find the perfect swimsuit for your summer adventures? No matter your style or lifestyle choices, Arab designers have you covered. Check out these six Arab-owned swimwear brands based all over the Arab world and diaspora, and start planning your beach getaway in style! Léa the … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On June 18th, 2023, Ramzi Choueiri, known to many as Chef Ramzi, passed away in his home in Beirut, Lebanon, at just 52 years old. Medical reports of his passing named the cause of death a heart attack. His untimely departure has shocked the culinary community and … Continued
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The wedding of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan to now Princess Rajwa al Saif was one of the most highly anticipated events in the Arab world. Occurring early this month, the wedding was attended by dignitaries, leaders, and royals worldwide. Attendees rose to the occasion … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Building the New Embassy The majority of the population in Beirut, Lebanon live in poverty. However, the building of a new U.S. embassy has sparked criticism due to its size and expense. The new facility, which will be around eight miles from downtown Beirut, is being constructed … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The international community should be like Global Village, where individuals from all ethnicities and nations can coexist sharing experiences, cuisine, and traditions. Millions of visitors come to experience the diversity and attractions focused on it. An accurate representation of a global village, the location is home to … Continued
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the major displacement of Palestinians at the time of Israel’s founding in 1948, Al-Nakba, which the United Nations will commemorate on May 15 in New York. While Israel’s progress since 1948 as an economic and military powerhouse is remarkable, it has done so at the expense of its most vulnerable peoples, militarily occupied Palestinians. John Mason, contributing writer, reports on Al-Nakba and on a U.S. belated rush to initiate a Saudi-Israel accord that seems aimed to quell innumerable external threats against Israel.
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Foundation, in collaboration with the Arabs for Amazon, hosted its annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The event celebrated Arab American accomplishments, history, fashion, and music. The evening featured remarks by dignitaries, … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Every year during the month of Ramadan, the MENA region fills the entertainment industry with binge-worthy shows ranging from all genres. Ramadan TV shows are among the most highly awaited of the year, with viewers from the Middle East and throughout the globe settling in to watch … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of New York’s Chinatown and LA’s Little Tokyo but have you heard of Singapore’s Arab Street? This neighborhood in Singapore is well-known as a center for culture, cuisine, and entertainment. It is a cultural neighborhood that honors Singapore’s many ethnic groups. It got its … Continued
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