By Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer Toni Breidinger is one of few trailblazers in the sport of auto racing. Similar to the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Willy T. Ribbs, and Danica Patrick, she is the first of an underrepresented population in motorsport, and she is here to stay. Driving the number 25 in … Continued
By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Content Creator Throughout the world, there have been a variety of marches, protests, events, and movements to encourage women’s rights. Whether it be for voting rights, reproductive rights, or professional rights, women and their allies have had to fight for their place. The country in the Arab world with … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 12, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Brenda Abdelall, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Partnership Engagement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has been confirmed to be a speaker at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Falls Church … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The hijab, a religious headscarf, is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck. It is an expression of their faith and personal relationship with God and it symbolizes modesty and privacy in Islam. Ultimately, it is the woman’s choice on whether she prefers to … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 4, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its performers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is optional) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The New York Arab Music Ensemble under the direction of the … Continued
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Content Contributor Value of Cross-Cultural Communication It has been said that after the invention of movies, human life has been extended at least three times. The advent of the digital age has also given us a greater sense of experience; our life is always that one, and on social … Continued
By Drew Jackson / Contributing Writer Arab America “Turba” the Arabic word for soil is the name of a new farm in Zahle, Lebanon, aimed at combatting food insecurity and soil death in new regenerative farming project on behalf of the NGO “Farms Not Arms.” This female-led regeneration project places soil health at the center … Continued
By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Content Contributor In the past, there have not been many Arab Americans in professional sports. However, one of the most popular is Alaa Abdelnaby, an Egyptian NBA player. After his college career at Duke, he played for Portland as well as the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Sacramento Kings. He is … Continued
A list of 10 culture shocks from an American student while studying abroad and living in Egypt for 5 months.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 28, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on November 4, 5 (6 is optional) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA. The event features an exciting array of speakers in public service, … Continued
By Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer A Palestinian farmer recently unearthed a Byzantine-era mosaic in Gaza, in what experts call one of the region’s most important archaeological finds. The mosaic, depicting several animals and geographic shapes, dates back to between the fifth and seventh centuries CE and has raised questions about the protection … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Given the declining use and literacy rates of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), typically referred to as formal Arabic, some critics believe that focusing on teaching dialects of Arabic are more efficient in maintaining the language, while others feel that preserving MSA is essential in preserving the overall … Continued
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