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Go topFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 27, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that writer, comedian, and talk show host Dean Obeidallah will speak at 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 … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 20, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for 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 … Continued
This is the ninety-second in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our ninety-second pathbreaker is Randa or Ra Jarrar, a Palestinian Egyptian/Arab American, award-winning novelist, short story writer, essayist, translator, stage performer, and teacher. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights her depiction as “a fearless voice of dissent who has been called ‘politically incorrect.’
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
This is the ninety-first in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our ninety-first pathbreaker, highlighted by contributing writer John Mason, is Ibrahim Abu-Lughod, a Palestinian-born academic-activist who was one of the first to introduce Arab Americans to the world of national liberation struggles and post-colonial politics.
This is the ninetieth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our ninetieth pathbreaker, Heather Raffo, an American born to mixed Iraqi American parents. She is an eminent playwright who addresses issues as sensitive as Iraqi women affected by war and repression; an American Marine deeply affected by war in Falluja; and her two countries, Iraq and the U.S., both facing serious issues of internal division.
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer The Push For Modernization When Mohammed bin Salman became the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on June 21, 2017, he planned to implement changes through Vision 2030, which aimed to better develop the country and create a strong sense of belonging. The main goal for this initiative … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Mahmoud Khalil’s recent visit to Washington, D.C. represents a great moment and has strengthened the connection between Arab American leaders and U.S. politicians. As a widely respected voice in the Arab American community, his role in D.C. shows how important it is to push for engagement and … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of the 2024 U.S. election, one of the most definite outcomes was the undeniable rise in political participation and representation among Arab and Muslim Americans. Once perceived as marginal or politically fragmented, they are now emerging as an increasingly organized and influential group, especially … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Many famous Americans you may know come from some surprising backgrounds, notably some may come from Arab ethnicity. From NBA champions to high-level innovators and even actors, Arab Americans have silently shaped American culture and notable achievements. Jamal Murray’s high-level basketball skills, Steve Jobs’ revolutionary technological impacts, … Continued
Roundtable Focuses on Oman – U.S. Relations, Including the Sultanate’s Role as Peacemaker and Trusted Mediator “Our longstanding partnership, built on mutual respect and shared interests, continues to be a source of strength and unity.” – H.E. Talal Al-Rahbi, Oman’s Ambassador to the United States This past week, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of … Continued
This is the ninetieth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our ninetieth pathbreaker is Betty Samieh, a Palestinian American playwright, author, screenwriter, and actor. John Mason, contributing writer, depicts Betty as becoming the first Palestinian American to have a play premiere off-Broadway with the 2004 premiere of ‘Roar.’ Samieh has authored 15 plays and is the recipient of many honors.
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