Advertisement Close
Menu
Arab America

Arabic 101

Arabic Word of the Day

Shami and Levantine Dialect

Arabic:

jo'aaneh (f)

English:

Hungry

Play recording

AraBIT

Arab Trivia

Instruments The harp, lyre, zither, drum, and tambourine are all from the Middle East.

Poll

Will the Trump Administration Shift U.S. Policy in Favor of Palestine?

  • No (87%)
  • Yes (13%)
Loading ... Loading ...

Copyright © 2025 Arab America

Go top

Blog

Pathbreakers of Arab America: Bassem Youssef

By

This is the twenty-third 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, writes about our twenty-third pathbreaker, Bassem Youssef. Born in Egypt to Muslim parents, Bassam Youssef is a renowned figure in the realms of comedy, activism, and medicine. Fleeing Egypt due to his comedic criticism of the government, he came to the U.S. in his journey from cardiology to satirical comedy and the role of political activist.

The Social Media War – Who’s Winning?

By

Photo Credits: The New Arab By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Waking Up Social media has been the most common way to advocate, serving as a hub for people from all parts of the world to share their perspectives. In the high time of the Palestine-Israel war, prominent voices have used their platforms … Continued

Navigating Stereotypes and Cultural Shocks

By

Maps of the American (top) and Arab (bottom) Diasporas in the World. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: In an era of globalization, the exchange of cultures has become increasingly common, leading to a growing number of unique experiences as people travel to different societies. One such cross-cultural encounter involves … Continued

This Thanksgiving, Expressing Gratitude to Our Extended Arab Community

By

As families gather this Thanksgiving, conversations can turn towards raising awareness about the challenges confronting Arab communities in conflict areas. Expressing gratitude for safety, unity, and cultural heritage can coexist with a commitment to supporting those enduring hardships. Initiatives such as fundraisers, awareness campaigns, or sending aid can become meaningful ways to bridge the gap … Continued

American Middle East Voters Alliance-PAC Announces New Endorsement Process to Address Candidate Qualifications for Public Office and Judiciary Amid Law Firms Suspected of Intolerance and Bias

By

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMVOTE-PAC announced on Monday that it has amended its endorsement process to address candidate qualifications for public office and judiciary amid law firms suspected of intolerance and bias. AMVOTE-PAC will implement in its endorsement process an explicit inquiry concerning diversity and inclusion practices of law firms presenting candidates for public office and … Continued

Israel Closes in on Hamas but Faces a Quagmire

By

Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In Foreign Policy, Hisham Melhem captures the framing of the Gaza war, on both sides of the conflict: Some ranked Hamas’s butchery with the Holocaust, a shocking trivialization of the greatest crime against the Jews in modern times. Some on the other side … Continued

Arabs are Semites too

By

Semitic Family Photo. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The term “antisemitism” has long been associated with discrimination against Jewish people, forming a core element of discussions surrounding religious, cultural, and ethnic prejudices. However, this conventional definition oversimplifies the complexity of the term, overlooking its historical roots and broader implications. … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America: Maysoon Zayid

By

This is the twenty-second 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. Contributing writer, John Mason, writes about our twenty-second pathbreaker Maysoon Zayid. Born in New Jersey with cerebral palsy in 1974 to immigrant Palestinian Muslim Arab parents, Maysoon is a comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate. She has faced numerous obstacles from disability discrimination and distrust over her Palestinian Arab ethnicity. The New Arab news source describes her perfectly as “a shining example of Arab American excellence.”

Palestine-Israel Conflict: Impact on Campus Dialogue and University Responses

By

Photo Credits: JEENAH MOON/REUTERS By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Exception to Free Speech The United States takes great pride in its commitment to fostering an environment that encourages free speech and advocacy among its citizens. However, it is disheartening to acknowledge that one notable exception to this principle are pro-Palestinian voices. Recent … Continued

Letter to the Children of Gaza

By

Photo Credit: Dwayne Booth (a.k.a., Mr. Fish) By: Arab America Guest Contributing Writer / Chris Hedges Narrated by Eunice Wong: Dear child. It is past midnight. I am flying at hundreds of miles an hour in the darkness, thousands of feet over the Atlantic Ocean. I am traveling to Egypt. I will go to the … Continued

5 Ways to Show Palestinian Solidarity

By

By: Arab America Contributing Writer In the past couple of weeks, numerous videos have gone viral showing individuals getting reprimanded for showing their support for Palestine by wearing the keffiyeh. Berlin recently banned Palestinian keffiyehs in schools. Despite the censorship of the symbolic Palestinian keffiyeh, people in support of Palestine are finding new ways to … Continued

1,301 Results (Page 81 of 109)