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Gaza Mon Amour Review: Love Doesn’t Need to Look Pretty

By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize | Arab America Contributing Writer The story is about love because there is this preconceived idea that this place in Gaza, it’s only full of destruction and vandalization and occupation. And in the midst of it all this, there is really something that we should discuss. It is love. Tarzan and … Continued

Egypt is Literally on Fire. More Than Just  Metro Boomin, Concerts Touching Down in Cairo, Gouna, and More. 

By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer  When most Western artists announce their tours, they are usually located in the United States, and European cities are now expanding into Asia. However, Saudi Arabia has been making significant efforts to bring Western artists like Travis Scott, Charlie Puth, and more to their country, especially during … Continued

Ramy Youssef’s SNL Monologue

By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  Ramy Youssef, an actor and comedian of Egyptian-American descent, made headlines when he hosted “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) with a humorous and thought-provoking opening monologue. In the days leading up to his SNL debut, a promotional clip jokingly claimed Youssef to be the first Arab, Ramy, and … Continued

Kamel El Adad + 1 Bringing Smiles Into Our Homes This Ramadan

By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer  Last Ramadan, we were introduced to Kamel El Adad, where Ahmed (Sherif Salama) and Layla (Dina Elsherbiny) meet and decide to get married, creating a wonderfully chaotic family of nine. There were seven kids originally in season one. In season two, we add one to the mix, … Continued

Whether it is Rageb Alama or Afroto! We Got The Playlist For You!

By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer  Music bonds us all. Arabic music shows the rich diversity of the Arab world. In recent years, Arabic pop and rap music have received much-needed international recognition, making it simpler than ever to listen to and discover more Arabic music. It has also changed in significant ways … Continued

The Timeless Charm of Henna

By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  In a world characterized by rapid change and evolving traditions, few practices have maintained their enduring allure, like the art of applying henna. Embedded within the cultural fabric of societies across the globe, henna, often associated with Mehndi, continues to captivate hearts and minds, transcending geographical boundaries … Continued

Trending Modest Fashion 2024

By: Malak Hassouna /Arab America Contributing Writer  Modest fashion is trending in which people wear less revealing attire to express religious, spiritual, or personal interests. Modest attire can be elegant and contemporary while being non-revealing. For example, Muslim women frequently wear the “Hijab” and the “Abaya,” but also many partake that are not Muslim. During … Continued

Traditional Arab Folktales

By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  At the core of Arab culture is a reservoir of intriguing stories that have been told from one generation to another—these are the traditional folktales of the Arabs. They are deeply rooted in historical antiquity, offering an unforgettable series of glimpses and insights into the very soul … Continued

Israelism Review: Revisions Inside the Promised Land 

By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize/ Arab America Contributing Writer  Israel is the insurance policy. It’s still- today a Jew doesn’t have to worry where he is going to go. God forbid. Even here. No Holocaust survivor will say to you: It could never happen again. Abe Foxman, Former National Director of the Anti-Defamation League Abe Foxman … Continued

The Shortcomings of Arab Governments During The Israel-Gaza War

By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war, Palestinians have been dismayed and angered by several Arab countries. On one hand, these countries are providing life-saving assistance to the Palestinians. On the other hand, they have been helping Israel to soften the consequences of the war on … Continued

Madame Vice President: Arab Americans Need Action, Not Words on Gaza

By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Since the outbreak of the Gaza War on October 7, 2023, the Biden administration has been emphatic in its support for Israel. This support permitted Israel to ravage Gaza savagely, kill over 30,000 people, injure over 72,000, destroy to rubble Gaza’s infrastructure, and deprive its population … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Kamal Boullata

This is the thirty-fifth 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. Our thirty-fifth pathbreaker is Kamal Boulatta, a Jerusalem-born Palestinian American visual artist and art historian. Boulatta, who was born in 1942 and passed away on August 6, 2019, has left a magnificent collection of his mostly abstract art for all to see. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights how Kamal’s art reflects deepfelt feelings about Palestinian identity as an occupied people in their homeland and, for himself, as someone separated from his homeland – in exile.

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