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“I Always Return to My Roots”: 40 Minutes with Dina Amin

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Dina Amin is a Palestinian filmmaker and musician whose work explores identity, memory, and home. Rooted in her experiences growing up in Palestine, Dina blends documentary, experimental film, and genre-fluid music to tell deeply personal stories. Now based in Los Angeles, she continues to draw inspiration from … Continued

The Unsung Heroes of the Titanic –”Abtaal Majhuuluun”

By: Leila Salloum Elias / Arab America Contributing Writer For the Syrians who set sail on the Titanic, the promise of economic prosperity and a secure future lay beyond the Atlantic. Hailing from various villages, towns, and cities of what was then Syria, they held onto the hope that what lay ahead would offer something … Continued

Keeping Sudanese Folktales Alive in the Diaspora

By: Hana Baba / Arab America Contributing Writer Growing up in the U.S. as a Sudani kid, like most diaspora kids, we lived with feet in two worlds.  At home, it was very Sudani- from the food to the smells of bakhoor, to the sounds of Sudani music and the Sudanese Arabic we spoke. And … Continued

Gibran Kahlil Gibran 94 Years After His Death

By Rena Elhessen / Arab American Contributing Writer Gibran Kahlil Gibran continues to be one of the most popular names in the Arab world despite his passing over 94 years ago. Known for his contributions to Arabic poetry and literature, his work remains a pillar of Arab American diasporic writing. His exploration of Arab American … Continued

Alabín, Alabán: When Arabismo Dances Through Gitano Flamenco

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab American Contributing Writer After the colonization of Moors in Iberia of what lasted about 800 years, it’s by no surprise that we see influences of Arab artifacts, architecture, and cultural habits integrated in Spanish culture making the South of Spain, particularly fascinating for tourists, including visiting one of the 8 … Continued

Amplifying Arab Perspectives: The Impact of the Arab Voices Talk Radio Show

By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Since its launch in 2002, the Arab Voices talk radio show has stood as a vital platform for promoting dialogue, cultural understanding, and political awareness within and beyond the Arab American community. Broadcasting from Houston, Texas, Arab Voices has carved a unique space in American media, bringing authentic Arab perspectives to … Continued

Breaking News: Amazon Cancels National Arab American Heritage Month 2025 Commemoration

New Location: Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10620 River Road, Potomac, MD WASHINGTON DC, April 8, 2025–We deeply regret to announce the cancellation of the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2025, scheduled for April 9, 2025, at Amazon HQ Theater. This decision was made unilaterally by Amazon Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The specific … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees–Class of 2025

For Immediate Release Washington DC (April 2, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the 20 Under 20 initiative awardees. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously without identification of name or ethnicity. The Awardees are: Meriam Ahmad, Majdi Alameddine, Yaman Albittar, Saif Almadani, Mariam … Continued

Poetic Expression of the Palestinian American Struggle

By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Author For centuries, poetry has served as a vessel for expressing pain, resilience, and defiance. Among Arab Americans, poetic expression has challenged oppression, advocated for justice, and preserved identity in a world of diaspora. Historically, Arab American poets have used their craft to speak against injustices such as … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Mohamed Anwar Hadid

This is the seventy-ninth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our seventy-ninth pathbreaker, Mohamed Hadid, is a Palestinian-born American real estate developer, classic car merchant, and recent entrepreneur in a new venture producing caviar. Contributing writer John Mason highlights how proud their father is of daughters Gigi and Bella, world-famous fashion models and activists, who are deeply committed to their Palestinian roots.

NUSACC’s Fourteenth Annual Iftar Dinner Encourages Tolerance and Compassion in a Time of Disruption

Leaders from All Walks of Life – Including Chiefs of Mission – Recognize Ramadan as a Time of Celebration, But Also Remembrance and Reflection Imam Arafat: “Ramadan teaches Muslims to recognize the shared humanity of all people, transcending cultural, racial, and religious differences.  We are reminded that love and compassion are universal values that bind … Continued

Proclamations for National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2025

Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two hundred and fifty Arab Americans on twenty-four state teams who continue approaching governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives nationwide. Can you get … Continued

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