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Arab America Announces Spring 2026 Virtual Internship Opportunities

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media on Arab and Arab American identity, announces virtual internship opportunities for Spring 2026. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning December/January (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital … Continued

RECAP: CONNECT Arab America Empowerment Summit 2025 Welcomes Over 428 Guests from 21 States on October 24-25, Building Arab American Unity and Strength

The 2025 Arab America Empowerment Summit, held this past weekend at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in New Jersey, brought together hundreds of Arab Americans from across the country and abroad for a powerful weekend of dialogue, culture, and community. The two-day event, organized by the Arab America Foundation, reflected the organization’s mission to unite … Continued

Greta Thunberg: Advocacy, Visibility, and Solidarity with Palestine

By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer Greta Thunberg is best known for climate action, but in recent years, she has expanded her public voice into human rights and justice, especially in support of the Palestinian people. Through protests, flotillas, social media, and public statements, Thunberg has made it clear that for her, climate … Continued

Censorship and Cinema: The Hidden Battles of Arab Filmmakers

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Cinema in the Arab world has always served a purpose other than amusement. It lets people share tales, challenge traditions, and raise awareness about concerns society often silences. However, many filmmakers face a significant challenge: censorship. Governments, religious organizations, and social standards all attempt to regulate … Continued

Arab American NGOs Fill Gap After UNRWA Aid Cut

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Aid to millions of Palestinian refugees was disrupted in 2024 when the United States stopped supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Important services including healthcare, food, and education were put in danger as a result of the decision. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the … Continued

The Flotilla Fleet: Hope Sets Sail

By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer As of August 31, the Global Sumud Flotilla has officially set off from Barcelona. This movement has gained the title of the largest civilian-led flotilla in history, comprising over 50 ships united by a single mission: to break the siege on Gaza. Ships from 44 countries will depart from … Continued

Arab America Announces Fall 2025 Virtual Internship Opportunities

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall 2025 virtual internship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August/September (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital … Continued

A Single Banner. A Single Act. That’s How It Began.

By: B Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Should I, or shouldn’t I? Can I, or can’t I? I may be alone. No villager who had accompanied me to protests 6-8 years ago hinted they might attend Saturday’s “No Kings” rally. Of more than 2,000 nationwide events, I’m heading to one of only three … Continued

Flotillas and Freedom: The History and Journey Ahead

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer On Monday, the viral Gaza freedom flotilla Madleen, carrying Swedish human rights activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other volunteers, was detained in international waters by Israeli forces. Currently, a third of the activists aboard the Madleen have been forcefully deported to their home countries, while eight others … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 24-25, 2025 in New Jersey, New York

REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (June 10, 2025): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held, on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ. “The CONNECT Empowerment Summit is more than an … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees–Class of 2025

For Immediate Release Washington, DC (May 21, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of its 30 Under 30 initiative, Class of 2025. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were chosen from a diverse group of applicants nationwide. A panel of judges from different Arab nationalities reviewed the applications. The awardees are: Hesham Aldhaibani, Rawan Almallahi, Ahmad … Continued

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