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Go topBy: 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
By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer The ongoing Israel-Iran war began last week, and the affects of this conflict are already being seen throughout the region of the Middle East. The geographic positions of Israel and Iran have left the rest of the Arab world closing off airspace and redirecting flights, leaving Arabs … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer When most fans think of the World Cup, they think of the final tournament taking place in the summer every 4 years to decide a world champion. An often overlooked part of the process is the qualifying campaign involving 211 countries across every continent. It is a … Continued
This is the eighty-fifth 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 depicts Palestinian Suhel Nafar, musician, producer, and entrepreneur known for promoting Arab and North African music globally and as co-founder of DAM, the first Palestinian hip-hop band. Suhel is well known for empowering the voices of fellow Palestinians.
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Father’s Day was originally a Western celebration more so than Middle Eastern. Al-Jazeera, in looking into the Arab celebration of Fathers, found that its Western origin dates to at least 1508, where its first mention was in a southern European tradition. In the U.S., mainly Catholics originally … Continued
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
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer As a young man, I never imagined leaving my homeland behind: for me, Lebanon was the place to be. True, there was considerable corruption; we took explicit sectarian power sharing for granted. However, there were abundant freedoms, including worship, politics, business, education, and cultural expression. I had, perhaps … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have long been an integral part of the American story. As we mark Immigrant Heritage Month, it’s a fitting moment to spotlight the journey, resilience, and achievements of Arab American communities. From early immigrants seeking refuge in the 19th century to present-day leaders in medicine, … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer A Palestinian writer has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize in a historical first. Mosab Abu Toha, 32, won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his essays in The New Yorker. An immigrant from Gaza currently residing in New York, Mosab’s essays gained attention based on their … Continued
This is the eighty-fourth 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 eighty-fourth pathbreaker is Raghida Dergham, a Lebanese American journalist, Founder and Executive Chairman of Beirut Institute, and Columnist for leading Arabic and English-language newspapers. She is one of the Arab world’s most well-known female journalists, famous as an interpreter of the Middle Eastern and American cultures and politics for her two audiences. As contributing editor John Mason highlights, Raghida is also known for her incisive analysis of President Donald Trump’s approach to world leadership and the necessity to treat his words seriously.
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
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer The Cannes Film Festival 2025 has passed, bringing representation and stories to the big screen. In a first for the festival, a Western film institute representing the Arab world hosted an all-female panel. The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) hosted the panel meant to spotlight acclaimed … Continued
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