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“The Prophet”, by Lebanese-American Poet-Philosopher Kahlil Gibran, Celebrates its 100th Anniversary on September 23, 2023 

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Photo Credits: Kindle By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Profound Impact On September 23, 1923, the world welcomed a literary gem as Gibran Kahlil Gibran, the celebrated Lebanese writer and poet, unleashed “The Prophet” upon readers. This profound masterpiece has left an indelible mark on countless people worldwide, captivating hearts with its … Continued

To Wear or Not To Wear The Hijab

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By: Saba Jobah / Contributing Writer Modern Feminism turned Aggressor Often muslim women wearing the hijab will find themselves as the victim of modern feminism. How could that be? Instead, it has become extremely one-sided in supporting sexual liberation and used in anti-feminist narratives. As stated by Haq, “… on October 4, 2021, a seven-year-old … Continued

Bahbah: Without Palestinian and Arab “Enemies,” Israel Could Self Destruct

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By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Over the past decades, many believed Israel could self-destruct without their unifying focus of battling Palestinian and Arab enemies. As relations between Israel and Arab countries are warming up, and Palestinians have ceased, in the view of many Israelis, including its military and security establishments, to be … Continued

Art in a Time of War: A Look At the Artwork On Arab Borders

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Photo Credits: Atlantic Council By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Different Mediums of Expression Art has long been a medium for expressing cultural heritage, identity, and societal narratives. From ancient civilizations to modern-day societies, artwork has played a significant role in capturing the essence of a region. In the Arab world, where diverse … Continued

Dealing with Devastation in Morocco After the Earthquake

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 Flag of Morocco under a cloudy sky / Photo Credit: Pexels.com/Atmar Lens By: Rina Acevedo / Arab America Contributing Writer What We Know A devastating night occurred in Morocco on Friday, September 8th, 2023, as an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit at 11:11 p.m., with shakes that lasted several minutes, according to the U.S. Geological … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Thirteenth in Series: Ralph Nader

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This is the thirteenth 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 Mason highlights our thirteenth pathbreaker, Ralph Nader, a highly successful lawyer, consumer advocacy activist, environmentalist, and author. His role as a candidate for political office in the Green and Reform parties and as an independent is viewed as controversial. Born on February 27, 1934 in Winstead, Connecticut to Nathra and Rose, who were Antiochian Greek Orthodox Christian immigrants from Mount Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley in Southeastern Lebanon.

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Twelfth in Series: Hoda Kotb

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This is the twelfth 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 twelfth pathbreaker, Hoda Kotb, highly successful broadcast journalist, TV personality, main co-anchor of NBC News morning show Today and co-host of its entertainment-focused fourth hour, recipient of many awards, prolific author, and proud daughter of Muslim Egyptian parents, Samehi (“Sami”) and Abdel Kader Kotb.

Students for Justice in Palestine: Empowering Change through University Clubs

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Photo Credits: Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs By: Joanna Sawtari / Contributing Writer The Brief Background Students for Justice in Palestine, commonly referred to as SJP, is a nationally renowned club that advocates for Palestinian civilians. Students in over 200 universities across the country have joined the movement to advocate for Palestinian rights and express … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America–Eleventh in Series: Farouk Shami

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This is the eleventh 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 eleventh pathbreaker, Farouk Shami, Arab American, and proud son of Palestinian Muslim parents. A true entrepreneur, he has innovated highly popular hair and skin products that are marketed worldwide. He and his family have been ardent supporters of Palestinian human rights and Farouk is a generous supporter of people in the U.S. and around the world who are in need.

Introducing UPenn MENA Magazine, Fenjan: Interview with Laila Shadid

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By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Fenjan is the University of Pennsylvania’s premier publication on the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, providing a media platform for MENA politics, art, and creative writing. Co-founder of Fenjan and former Arab America contributing writer, Laila Shadid, a Lebanese American, talks about what inspired her … Continued

Netflix to Launch Film Making Program with AFAC

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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

The Missing Data: How the Exclusion of Arabs from the Census Undermines Equitable Healthcare

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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

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