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Go topBy Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of the term “assassin”, a variety of topics might spring into mind. You might think of all sorts of villains from movies, television shows, books, or anything similar. Or you might think of real-life assassinations, targeting political or military figures like Abraham Lincoln or … Continued
By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Like many colonial constructs in the Middle East, the border between Israel and Lebanon is relatively new. Created to separate portions of the British and French mandates, this territory has almost always been a battleground between Israeli forces and guerrilla groups. With tensions between Israel and the … Continued
Yara Marei/Arab America contributing writer. On a cold winter evening inside a small, cozy kitchen, a family gathers around a simmering pot of Irshoof, eager to share a meal passed down through generations. Like many others in Jordan, this dish tells a story of tradition, community, and resourcefulness. With each bite, you taste the rich … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE Dearborn, MI – October 21, 2024 – The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, taking place on October 25-26, 2024, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Arab Americans from over 26 states will come together … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click Here for Silent Auction (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 16, 2024) Today, the Arab America Foundation launches its first silent auction supporting the Arab America Foundation and projects in Palestine and Lebanon, including art, jewelry, clothing, and antiques from the Arab World. The highest bidders will be notified during the Connect Arab America: … Continued
By: Amanda Najib / Arab America Contributing Writer Amanda Najib is an educator turned scholar, passionate about integrating Arab and Palestinian history into educational curricula. She is the author of Lana Makes Purple Pizza: A Palestinian Food Tale and focuses on the transformative power of narrative and representation in education. Picture books have an incredible … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer. Imagine a bustling marketplace in an old coastal town. Here, merchants speak different languages: Arabic, Hebrew, Somali, Amazigh, and even Syriac, while exchanging goods and stories. Although their words vary, the meaning behind them feels the same: family, faith, and shared history. These languages are not just … Continued
Al-Kindi. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria/ Arab America Contributing Writer The history of medicine is one of constant change, as diverse cultures, ideas, and discoveries combine to reshape our health knowledge. One of the most important stages in this process happened during the Islamic Golden Age, 8th-13th century, when Arab academics and physicians … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Knud Holmboe was a Danish journalist, author, and explorer whose life journey took him from the Lutheran faith of his upbringing to Islam and led him across the deserts of North Africa. His travels, especially his eye-opening experience in Libya during the brutal Italian occupation, became … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 9, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab America Institute, 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 … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer As the sun rose over Amman, the usually busy streets felt quieter, as if reflecting the tension in the air. In the palace, King Abdullah II reviewed the latest news from Gaza, where the war threatened lives and the peace that Jordan has long worked to protect. … Continued
By: Sami Abu Shumays / Arab America Contributing Writer I’ll never forget a conversation I had around 15 or 16 years ago when flying cross-country to perform. A chatty middle-aged white woman sat next to me on the first leg of my flight, engaging me in small talk. Eventually she asked what I did for … Continued
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