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Palestinian Writer, Actress, and Poet Dana Dajani to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 3, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian poet and actress, Dana Dajani will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater for the Arts at the … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America –Jehan Noujaim

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This is the fortieth of 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 fortieth pathbreaker, Jehan Noujaim, a renowned Arab American documentary filmmaker, born to a Lebanese father and American mother. Jehan is widely known for the art of storytelling, through film, especially in revealing the complexities of the lives of specific people living under conditions of strife and conflict. These are often Arab peoples.

Kamel El Adad + 1 Bringing Smiles Into Our Homes This Ramadan

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By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer  Last Ramadan, we were introduced to Kamel El Adad, where Ahmed (Sherif Salama) and Layla (Dina Elsherbiny) meet and decide to get married, creating a wonderfully chaotic family of nine. There were seven kids originally in season one. In season two, we add one to the mix, … Continued

Take a Break for Breeks

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Breeks are as popular in Tunisia as hamburgers are in North America. They are sold in street food stalls, restaurants and regularly prepared at home.  With a savory stuffing wrapped in a paper-thin filo-like dough known as malsouqa in Tunisia, diyoul in Algeria and warqa in Morocco, Tunisians have … Continued

3 Best Arab Film Festivals This Spring 2024

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By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Experience the top three film festivals in 2024 in a celebration of Arab American and Arab world cinema. San Diego Arab Film Festival offers live screenings and Arabic cuisine, while the Arabian Sights Film Festival in Washington, DC, promises a captivating dive into daring and unconventional Arab … Continued

Palestinian Vocalist Mona Miari to Perform with the New York Arabic Orchestra Takht at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 27, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian vocalist Mona Miari will perform with the New York Arabic Ensemble Takht on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater … Continued

Do You Know Enough About Yemen’s 7,000-year History and Culture?

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By: Lujain Al-Khawi / Arab America Contributing Writer  Let us not skip over 7,000 years of Yemeni history when we discuss Yemen’s current sociopolitical climate. As a proud Yemeni-American, I am reminded of the glorious history of  Yemen by family members whose scholarly work I will share in this article, along with some familial experiences.  … Continued

Laila Lalami On Citizenship And Belonging 

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By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize | Arab America Contributing Writer Over the last twenty years, I have understood that nothing is more American than forgetting the past. It is through the obliteration of memory, an obliteration perpetrated with great deliberation by the state upon its citizenry, that American identity is fashioned. But conditional citizens will insist … Continued

In Dealing With Gaza, Biden and Schumer Are Not Moving the Needle 

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By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer On March 25, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate, lasting ceasefire and the release of October 7 hostages. The Resolution was not vetoed this time by the US; Washington offered an abstention vote. Israel’s officials were upset by this turn of events. … Continued

Whether it is Rageb Alama or Afroto! We Got The Playlist For You!

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By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer  Music bonds us all. Arabic music shows the rich diversity of the Arab world. In recent years, Arabic pop and rap music have received much-needed international recognition, making it simpler than ever to listen to and discover more Arabic music. It has also changed in significant ways … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America— Ali Abunimah

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This is the thirty-ninth of 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 thirty-ninth pathbreaker, Ali Abunimah, is a Palestinian American activist and journalist. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports that Ali is a co-founder of The Electronic Intifada website and is described as “the leading American proponent of a one-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.” Ali’s mother is a 1948 refugee from a Palestinian village that became part of Israel, and his father is from a village in what is now the occupied West Bank.

Best 8 Dishes to Eat During Ramadan This Year 2024

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By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Intro Enjoy this year’s Ramadan with this great selection of delicious and delightful traditional Middle Eastern and Arab iftar recipes and dishes. Traditional appetizers and starters include Moroccan Harira. Meat dishes include kofta, shish tawook, and a variety of lamb. Classic Ramadan side dishes like casserole with … Continued

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