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Go topBy: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer I still clearly remember standing at a big international conference in Berlin. I felt confident and strong, and I had something special with me, my scent. As an Arab woman in formal spaces, I’ve always felt that presence isn’t just about how you talk. It’s also about … Continued
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Roula David is a creative force in Detroit’s music and nightlife scene, known for her visionary leadership at Spot Lite and UFO Factory. Growing up between Arab and American cultures, she developed a deep, lifelong connection to music that spans hip-hop, house, soul, and jazz. Roula’s journey … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer On National Teacher Appreciation Week, our team at Arab America extends our gratitude to teachers from all walks of life. To be an educator is to be responsible for sustaining and improving our way of life through understanding the world around us. The job of an educator … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Jaafar Tuqan was born in 1938 in Jerusalem, which was then part of Mandatory Palestine. He was the son of the renowned Palestinian poet Ibrahim Tuqan, who wrote the poem “Mawtini,” now Iraq’s national anthem. Tuqan was also the nephew of Fadwa Tuqan, a prominent Palestinian … Continued
By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Sunday, 11 May, is Mother’s Day. We buy flowers, maybe go to brunch, write cards thanking our mothers for being “the best mom ever.” Yeah, that’s great, but as anyone who has ever mothered (literal or figurative) would argue–EVERY day is Mother’s Day. That aside, what’s the … Continued
By: B Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” is the title of a soon-to-be-released film featuring photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, the most recent of more than 208 assassinated Gazan journalists. With no prior knowledge of this film’s content, I knew it must emanate from Palestine. These eight … Continued
By: Anonymous / Arab America Contributing Writer To My Fellow Arab Americans, I write to you not as an outsider or a critic but as one of you. I write with affection, not accusation. With concern, not condescension. And with the hope that perhaps, together, we can reflect on where we are and where we’re … Continued
By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that April is National Arab American Heritage Month? No!? Yalla, let’s do this. It took only (?!) four decades of campaigning to honor the contributions Arab Americans have made to the US – and activism by Warren and Dr. Amal David, the co-founders of … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The Armenians of the Arab world form one of the region’s oldest and most enduring diasporas. With a history spanning centuries, the Armenians have contributed significantly to the cultural, economic, and social development of several Arab countries while maintaining their unique heritage. From Lebanon and Syria … Continued
David Hamod Op-Ed in The Des Moines Register (4/13/25) In recent weeks, the world has been shocked by images of masked and hooded individuals – apparently U.S. Government officials – rounding up college students for detention and deportation. This is a stunning development, one that inflames passions and sensibilities. Discussion of this issue so far has … Continued
By: David Hamod / Arab America Contributing Writer June 2025 marks the 700th anniversary of Ibn Battuta’s first voyage (in 1325) from Tangier, Morocco. Widely considered the most prodigious traveler in pre-modern history, Ibn Battuta traveled about 75,000 miles. That’s roughly the same distance as voyages by Columbus, Marco Polo, and Vasco da Gama combined! … Continued
By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional architecture of Mauritania, particularly in the ancient caravan towns along the trans-Saharan trade routes, showcases narrow, winding streets, mosques with square minarets, ornamental stone buildings, and homes featuring central courtyards and patios. These elements are deeply influenced by the region’s Islamic heritage and designed to … Continued
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