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Go topFor Immediate Release (Washington DC) Tuesday, March 3, 2026–The Arab America Foundation(AAF) is pleased to announce that Omar Kurdi will join the organization as its new Director of Development. Omar Kurdi is a nonprofit leader, writer, and community advocate committed to advancing Arab American identity and representation. He is the co-founder and former president of … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Until the war on Iran started last Saturday morning, the country was moving — slowly but unmistakably — toward an internal reckoning. Years of economic decay, corruption, and repression had hollowed out the regime’s legitimacy. A democratic transition rooted in Iran’s own social forces was beginning to … Continued
Nadia Milleron is an emerging voice in Massachusetts politics. As an attorney and mother, she is running for congress in Massachusetts 1st Congressional district. Much like her famous uncle, Ralph Nader, she is running as an independent. As the third and final part of this series, Arab America spoke with Nadia about
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Ramadan, one of the holiest months in Islam has begun. Muslims fast from sun up to sun down, starting the day with the Suhoor and ending the fast with the Iftar meal. It is a time of reflection, as well as a time to strengthen one’s relationship with … Continued
This is the one-hundred and eleventh in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our one hundred and eleventh pathbreaker, highlighted by John Mason, contributing writer, is Egyptian American physical chemist, Mustafa Amr El-Sayed, nanoscience researcher, member of the National Academy of Sciences and U.S. National Medal of Science laureate. Known for the spectroscopy rule named after him, the ‘El-Sayed rule,’ he is considered the first Arab American to receive the U.S. National Medal of Science, the highest US honor in science for his achievements in the application of this technology in the treatment of cancer.
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer This year brings a rare and meaningful overlap: Lent and Ramadan unfolding at the same time. For many across the Arab world and throughout the diaspora, this convergence feels especially significant. It is a reminder that faith traditions in our communities have long existed side by side — sometimes … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer I received a letter from one of my regular readers in response to my latest column, where I argue against a war with Iran. I quote: “The only way democracy, human rights, and dignity can prevail in Iran is through outside force to overthrow this dictatorship. I expect … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer For those rushing to war with a weakened Iran, this is not a historic opportunity. US authoritarian foreign policy undervalues diplomacy and does not adjust well to a growing multipolar reality. This time, a prolonged attack by the US, coordinated with Israel, would be perceived by Tehran as … Continued
Our one hundred and tenth pathbreaker is May Calamawy, an Egyptian Palestinian who began her acting career when she followed her dream by moving from Bahrain to Boston, where she attended theatre school. From a role on Golden Globe-winning ‘Ramy’ to a part on Disney+ and Marvel’s ‘address the Knight.’ Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights her success in film, which ultimately gave her a platform to signal attention to the death and suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Iran’s influence on Hezbollah will be affected by the developing situation of Tehran’s regime over the next crucial weeks. And Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Iran’s closest ally, is examining its options as the tension inside and outside Lebanon rises. The US keeps on pressuring Lebanon’s fragile state to disarm … Continued
Andy Ruiz Jr. speaks at the press conference announcing his rematch with Anthony Joshua for the Heavyweight Championship of the World. The event was held on September 5, 2019, in the home of the original Bowery Bank in Lower Manhattan. Via Wikimedia Commons
By: Adel B. Korkor / Arab America Contributing Writer We are reminded that love is not merely a feeling, but something we live. It is expressed in our language, preserved in our memories, and protected through our traditions. When authentic, love moves beyond sentiment and becomes action. For those of us carrying Arab heritage in … Continued
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