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Arab America Foundation Announces Events Commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 13, 2024–Today, the Arab America Foundation announced events commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month in Washington, DC, for April 2024. On Saturday, April 13th, the Kennedy Center, in collaboration with the Arab America Foundation, presents a special traditional Arab music event featuring Dallas-based vocalist Nibal Malshi, an extraordinary Palestinian … Continued

Arab America Announces Summer 2024 Internship Opportunities

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Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Summer 2024 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning May (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital communications … Continued

Arab Americans Commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) February 7, 2023 –This April, the Arab America Foundation will formally recognize Arab Americans’ achievements by commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). This year’s theme is: “Celebrating Arab American Resilience and Diversity.” Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations … Continued

Adel Emam: A Man of No Party, Just a Patriot 

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By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer  On January 21, 2024, the fourth annual Joy Awards in Saudia Arabia took place, bringing together artists from all over the Middle East to celebrate their achievements. One of the moments that stole the night was the tribute video to Adel Emam and his receiving the Arab … Continued

Terrence Malick: An Arab American’s Contribution to the Entertainment Industry:  

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n today’s highly politicized identity discussions around media, representation, and visibility within the arena of the Western entertainment industry valorized as the official and universal vessel of meaning-making, it is refreshing how unconcerned prolific filmmaker Terrence Malick (of Lebanese and Assyrian heritage through his father) is of the politics of identity markers. The calls for re-imagining Arab American representation in media are warranted after decades of fetishizing, otherizing, and villainizing.

Role of Music in Activism in the Arab World

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By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Intro In recent times, activism in the Arab world has seen a significant rise, especially since the Arab Spring. Traditional methods of activism like protests, rallies, boycotts, art, and street art, as well as chants have mostly been used to unify people over their common revolt. However, … Continued

The Price of Cultural Identity and Activism

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By: Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction In today’s world, many causes are emerging, and taking a stand seems inevitable. Opinions are formed through the media, studies, researching and other sources, sometimes without us even realizing it. . Individuals may find themselves associated with a particular viewpoint merely due to aspects of their identity, ethnicity, or … Continued

Arab America Announces Spring 2024 Internship Opportunities

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Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Spring 2024 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning December (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital communications … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4, 2023 in Orlando, Florida

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REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (July 19, 2023): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld,10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821. The summit will cover a range … Continued

Arab America Announces Fall 2023 Internship Opportunities

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Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall 2023 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August/September to December (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: Writing content on the … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees–Class of 2023

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For Immediate Release Washington DC (June 14, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 30 Under 30 initiative–Class of 2023. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were announced from a diverse group. A panel of judges from different Arab nationalities from around the country reviewed the applications. Congratulations to the awardees Ahmed AboHamad, … Continued

Prominent Arab American Activists in Arab American History

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By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American Heritage Month is a time of year to honor the remarkable contributions of Arab American activists. Their contributions have progressed American society and the lives of all Arab Americans in the United States.  These trailblazers have made significant strides in advocating for civil rights and … Continued

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