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Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud to Speak at Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud will speak at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan … Continued

Congressman Ro Khanna–D-CA, to Speak at Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA 17th District) will speak at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, … Continued

How Lebanese Migration Helped Shape Mexico’s Modern Identity

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Approximately 400,000 Lebanese emigrants are part of Mexico’s population. Families residing in regions such as Yucatán, Puebla, and Mexico City have created a lasting legacy, benefiting both themselves and the Mexican people. Their business ventures and Levantine influence have enriched the vibrant Mexican culture we recognize today. In this article, Arab America’s contributing writer Nissrine Bedda explores the impact of Lebanese emigrants on Mexico’s modernization during the Porfiriato era and their integration into Mexican society.

Rami Khouri, Palestinian-American Academic and Journalist, to Speak at Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 10, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Rami Khouri will speak at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Rami … Continued

Dr. James Zogby, President, Arab American Institute, to Speak at Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Dr. James Zogby will speak at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. To date, over … Continued

Marie El-Khoury: A Remarkable Jewelry Designer

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By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early twentieth century, amidst the glittering names of Tiffany and Cartier, another jeweler captivated New York’s elite—Marie El-Khoury. Not only was she one of the most sought-after jewelers in the city, but El-Khoury also served as a board member at the Metropolitan Museum of Art … Continued

Rewriting the Music Playbook: Harget Kart’s Art of Fusion

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By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued

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