By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer Literature in the Arab world is one of the most important aspects of the culture where writers and authors express their ideas, opinions, and values. Specifically, writing in Egypt is a popular way of expressing freedom to critical issues at home and abroad. Arab American Contributing Writer, Noureldin Mohamed, … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab women are undeniably beautiful, both physically and intellectually. Most have endured many societal, male-dominance, and follow traditional aspect challenges. Through their strength, many Arab women are working towards gender equality, freedom, and empowerment. They aim to embody and lead their populations, and to pledge to additional positive change. … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The media is constantly focusing on western women in fashion and their social activism. And while all women who are creative deserve acknowledgement, we believe in highlighting the Arab women who are creating art while changing the world. Here are six trailblazers, who are empowering other women and … Continued
Empowered Women of Arab America is a one-day virtual event on March 21, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT that recognizes the achievements made by Arab American women in their communities with an optional networking session from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm EDT. REGISTER HERE! By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer In the last couple of years, there has been a growth in the discussion about representation on television. Many people are starting to speak up about the lack of race, weight, or gender in shows and movies. They are tired of seeing one type of person, specifically one type … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Women in the Arab world have begun making their names in sports. While women were not always commonplace in sports in the Arab world, there has recently been a rise in Arab women participating in sports. A far cry from the landscape back in 1991, when Algerian track star … Continued
By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab clothing is not only for fashion, it’s part of their culture, religion and faith. It’s about understanding someones life the way they live it than assuming that it’s wrong or that a person doesn’t like it because other people don’t understand where this culture is coming from. Now … Continued
Despite the different culture, nationality or language, gender barriers have always managed to hinder women’s success in different spheres, and the Moroccan women in the fishing industry had a huge victory that needs to be celebrated. In a rigidly traditional culture and industry, women, decisive players in the development of artisan fishing, are often stopped … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt has produced some very talented actors and actresses in the last century, many of whom have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. Among them, Egyptian women actresses who have specialized in film, television, or even theater. They make up some of the best … Continued
SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES BY: DWIGHT GARNER The best piece of advice I’ve ever heard about being a journalist is from the investigative reporter Amy Goodman, who has worked in Nigeria and East Timor, among other places. Goodman said this: “Go to where the silence is and say something.” That sentence hung in my … Continued
SOURCE: CNN BY: ELI WATKINS Washington (CNN)From a pair of Native American women to a Somali refugee to the first openly gay man elected governor, the 2018 midterm elections brought a series of history-making votes that marked major accomplishments for women and LGBT candidates. Here’s a rundown of the history made Tuesday night and early … Continued
By: Sarah Chaudhry/Arab America Contributing Writer Olive oil is deeply rooted in the Mediterranean and Arab culture, where it was developed and sold more than 4000 years ago. Even today, Arab Americans value the importance of olive oil, and purchase it constantly, not only as food intake but also for many other purposes. Here are … Continued
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