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Go topBy: Khalil E. Jahshan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Biden administration announced its first Middle East initiative of the new year on January 4, 2024, by dispatching Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the area to ensure the continuity and prominence of American regional diplomacy. The veracity of Washington’s intensive engagement in the increasingly … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (Wednesday, January 17, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for 40 Under 40–Class of 2024. Applications are now being accepted through Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 12:00 Midnight ET. 40 Under 40 is a celebration of accomplished young Arab Americans. The program spotlights … Continued
On January 11th, the U.S. and UK militaries initiated strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen, specifically in areas under Houthi control, mainly targeting its military infrastructure. This comes after the militant’s months-long aggression of targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea. However, the move has faced considerable scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers who are accusing Biden of violating the first article of the constitution. Join Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, in discovering whether the American attacks on the Houthi Rebel Group should be considered constitutional or not.
This is the twenty-ninth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our twenty-ninth pathbreaker is Ameen Faris Rihani, a preeminent Arab American Scholar. He was born in Freike, Lebanon, in 1876, the son of Maronite Christian parents, and emigrated to New York in 1888. Contributing writer, John Mason, writes about how he became an American citizen in 1901. Rihani was not only a fine Lebanese American writer and an intellectual and political activist, but he was also a major figure in the Arab diaspora literary movement developed by Arab emigrants in North America. He died back in Lebanon in 1940.
Palestinian-French-Algerian artist, Saint Levant isn’t just a singer with a viral hit; he’s a rising activist using his music to bridge the diaspora, challenging stereotypes and amplifying the Palestinian story on runways, television screens, and concert stages. From catchy tunes to unwavering dedication, Saint Levant gives voice to a generation yearning for connection and a future where displacement is a memory, not a reality. This is his story, and it’s just beginning.
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer Introduction: In the dazzling world of Hollywood’s Golden Globes, the red carpet becomes a runway where fashion transcends boundaries and cultural influences take center stage. This year, the spotlight shone brightly on Arab designers, hailing from Lebanon, Bahrain, and the UAE, as they adorned Hollywood’s elite in … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer My favorite indoor respite from the rain, bone chilling wind, and dark leafless trees of winter, is a warm bowl of chicken soup. I love closing my kitchen doors to sequester the spicy aroma and comforting simmer of a particularly hearty soup called Maftoul. Maftoul is the Palestinian equivalent … Continued
By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Middle East is often depicted as an unsafe place, with numerous countries in the region landing on no-fly lists and foreign governments advising against travel. This stereotype is perpetuated in popular culture, where the Middle East is consistently portrayed as an unsafe warzone. However, the … Continued
This is the twenty-eighth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. John Mason, contributing writer, reports on our twenty-eighth pathbreaker, Amaney Jamal. Born to a Palestinian family displaced by war, Dr. Jamal is the dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Politics, and Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University. Jamal is the former Director of the Mamdouha S. Bobst Center for Peace and Justice. She also directs the Workshop on Arab Political Development and the Bobst-American University of Beirut Collaborative Initiative.
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Media coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza has been severely hampered by Israel’s restrictions and manipulation of media outlets and, most blatantly, by the outright killing of journalists and media personnel working to cover Israel’s relentless attacks on Gaza. Israel’s primary pretext for attacking and killing Palestinian … Continued
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer In the rich tapestry of symbolism woven by oppressed communities, the watermelon has emerged as a poignant emblem within the Palestinian struggle. Beyond its mere status as a delectable fruit, the watermelon bears profound cultural and historical significance, acting as a powerful symbol of resistance against the … Continued
By Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer This past year emerged with fascinating Arab films created by extraordinary filmmakers, showing the diversity and quality of Arab filmmaking. These are the best Arab films of the year, submitted for Oscars and Best International Features. If you are a lover of Arab culture and Arab cinema … Continued
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