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The 10 Hottest Arabic Party Songs You Need To Know Right Now

By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Music is the universal language, an art form of thoughtful expression that bridges the gap between cultural and geographic differences. It has the ability to completely entrance us, invoking passionate emotions and forever connecting us to the time, place, and people that remind us of our favorite tunes. If … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Toufic Barham and Danny Thomas

Toufic Barham with Danny Thomas, photo courtesy of Ancestry.com By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America … Continued

8 Must See Documentaries About Arabs and the Arab World

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Documentaries are one of the best tools for learning more about places, people, cultures, and/or events in an engaging and quite powerful manner. Reading and listening can be informative and are, of course, important; but watching something, seeing pain, suffering, hope, confusion, understanding, and much more with one’s own … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Dr. Khalil A. Bishara

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued

Ralph Nader to Address Arab America Foundation Rising Leaders for 2020

The Arab America Foundation will honor the sixty Rising Leaders for their 40 Under 40 and 20 Under 20 initiatives on Thursday, December 10, 2020 (7 pm ET). Political activist, author, lecturer, lawyer, and former candidate for President of the United States, Ralph Nader, will keynote the event. The event will Highlight professionals for achievement in their … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees–Class of 2020

For Immediate Release Washington DC (December 7, 2020): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 in 2020 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from more than 9 states were announced from a pool of close to 50 applications. Five judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously (without identification of name or … Continued

Bassam Saba, Legendary Arab American Musician, Succumbs to Covid-19

On Friday, December 4th it was announced by the Lebanese National Conservatoire, “With a heavy heart, we are sorry to inform you all that our beloved Conservatory’s President Bassam Saba passed away at 11:40am Beirut time due to COVID complications.” Bassam Saba, 61, was a world-renowned virtuoso, multi-instrumentalist, and leading figure of Arab music. He … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Anton Abdelahad

By: Richard M. Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is … Continued

The Wandering Palestinian By Anan Ameri

Anan Ameri’s riveting new memoir, The Wandering Palestinian (bhc Press), is receiving rave reviews, and with good reason. It chronicles the author’s life in the US as a newcomer, where she overcomes culture shock, finds her independence, and becomes a driving force in Detroit’s large and politically active Arab American community. With refreshing honesty and flair, Ameri … Continued

10 Ways Arab Americans Can Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving Amid COVID-19 Surge

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans may have bigger gatherings than the average household; they love to have family and friends at home gatherings throughout the year, especially, during the holidays. Remember, their life revolves around social interaction. They show love by being close, joyful, and persistently inviting family for big dinners … Continued

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Louis Wardini

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued

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