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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
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer At first, identity feels simple. We grow up knowing exactly where we belong, puzzle pieces snug in their place, part of a picture that makes perfect sense. Then life takes us somewhere new, and suddenly our piece starts collecting new shapes and shades. It’s not a bad … 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
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
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Autism remains a largely misunderstood and stigmatized topic within many Arab American communities. Despite growing awareness globally, cultural beliefs and social expectations often frame autism as a taboo subject, leading families to feel shame or fear of judgment. This can result in delayed diagnoses, lack of support, … Continued
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
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
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Content Writer Nasri Shamseddine was a renowned Lebanese singer and actor. He was celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and significant contributions to Lebanese folk music and was a longtime collaborator with musicians across the Middle East. He performed in musicals, plays, and films that captured the essence of … Continued
Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer The golden sun rises over the rolling hills of northern Jordan, casting its first rays upon the ancient town of Al-Husn. For thousands of years, this land has whispered the stories of those who built, defended, and nurtured it. Some say it was once known as Dion, a … Continued
By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Nashville is home to the largest Kurdish population in the United States — a group that holds the distinction of being the world’s largest ethnic group without a sovereign state. One Curious Nashville listener wondered how the city became a hub for Kurds. The answer is complex … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer “Mo” Season 2 on Netflix picks up where the first season left off, delving deeper into the life of Mo Najjar, a charming yet struggling Palestinian refugee living in Houston. As Mo grapples with family pressures, his desire for stability, and the ongoing challenges of navigating two … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny pays homage to his homeland, Puerto Rico, in his new album ‘Debi Tirar Mas Fotos’. With mixtures of Salsa, Trap, and Merengue; the album ties latin elements with lyricism that relates to all immigrant youth, especially ones that come from a land … Continued
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