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Go topBy: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the seventy-third of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our seventy-third pathbreaker, Ismael Ahmed, is an Arab American born in Brooklyn, New York, to a … Continued
By: Layan Srour & Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writers February 3, 2025, marked the 50th anniversary of the passing of Umm Kulthum, one of the most celebrated and influential singers in modern Arab history. Umm Kulthum’s voice shaped the sound and soul of Arabic music in a way that remains matchless. Half a … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Judaism has a long and deeply intertwined history with North Africa, particularly in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This history spans over two millennia, shaped by waves of migration, cultural exchanges, colonial interventions, and modern geopolitics. Despite significant challenges, the Jewish communities in these countries left an … Continued
By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer On March 5th, 1991 nearly two million Iraqis, 1.5 million of them Kurds, escaped from strife-torn cities in Iraq to the mountains along the northern borders, into the southern marshes, and to Turkey and Iran. Saddam Hussein’s oppressive regime turned cities into piles of rubble and displaced … Continued
By: Zahraa Alrafish / Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of conflict, where chaos often overshadows humanity, doctors working in Palestine serve as a powerful reminder of resilience and unwavering commitment to life. These medical professionals, both local and international, work in unimaginable conditions—amid airstrikes, supply shortages, and the ever-present weight of trauma. Their … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Every year on January 12th, Morocco and North Africa’s Amazigh communities come together to celebrate Yennayer, the Amazigh New Year. This ancient festival marks the beginning of the agricultural calendar and pays homage to the Amazigh connection with the land. Traditional celebrations include vibrant feasts featuring couscous, … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer With the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1970, Egypt found itself in a precarious position. Although still regarded as the preeminent power in the Middle East, the country was growing increasingly weak. The decline of Arab Nationalism, compounded by the recent defeat in the 1967 Arab-Israeli … Continued
Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Just two months before the fall of the Syrian regime, Israel’s long-time enemy, Benjamin Netanyahu faced tough questions during a press conference. A journalist asked him sharply, “Is there any hope the enemy simply forgot to return Eli Cohen’s body?” Visibly frustrated Netanyahu admitted, “We’ve been trying for … Continued
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Hadi Eldebek is an artist and educator committed to connecting his values and passions to his work in the arts, culture, and education in New York City. Born and raised in Lebanon, he draws inspiration from his roots while embracing opportunities to learn, explore, and engage with … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In 2015, several world leaders, including then-President Obama, reached an agreement with Iran, known mainly as the “Iran nuclear deal,” to limit Iran’s nuclear program in return for sanctions relief. Three years later, Trump withdrew from the deal and reinstated sanctions against Iran. At the Davos summit, CNN’s … Continued
This is the seventy-second of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our seventy-second pathbreaker, May Rihani, was born in Beirut to parents from Freike, Matn District, Lebanon. As contributing writer John Mason reports, she is an expert on girls’ and women’s education, working in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia to implement educational reform, particularly to improve girls’ education and family health. In 2016, May was awarded the prestigious position of director of the Kahlil Gibran Chair for Values and Peace at the University of Maryland and recently ran as a candidate for the 2022–2025 Lebanese presidential election.
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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