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Making History, Rami Malek and Nadine Labaki's Capernaum Both Nominated for Oscars

Jan 23, 2019

Yesterday, history was made when the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts announced the 2019 Oscar nominations with Egyptian-American Rami Malek nominated as best actor for his role in “Bohemian Rhapsody"--possibly becoming the first Arab American to receive an Oscar. (...)

Middle Eastern Poetry Festival 2019--Call for Poems

Jan 17, 2019

مهرجان الشعر السنوي السادس Middle Eastern Poetry Festival دعوة للقصائد Call For Poems Deadline: February 15, 2019 اخر موعد للتقديم 51 فبرائر,2019 The Iraqi Mutual Aid Society is holding its Sixth Annual Middle Eastern Poetry Festival on Saturday, April 13,(...)

A Bejeweled Bulgur Pilaf with Pomegranate Molasses and Black Garlic Dressing

Jan 16, 2019

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer When looking for new recipe ideas, the biggest inspiration can come from the actual ingredients in the Middle Eastern kitchen. Some fresh herbs like mint clipped from a windowsill herb garden, a bag of(...)

Arab American Women Making an Impact: Nada Dalgamouni

Jan 16, 2019

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer "Arab American Women Making an Impact" is an ongoing series about women who are making a difference in America. Nada Dalgamouni is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee from Jordan who currently lives in Michigan.(...)

Ghassanids: A Major Arab Tribal Conversion to Early Christianity

Jan 16, 2019

Christian Ghassanid king al-Harith ibn Jabalah, who purportedly ruled in the 6th century AD, predating the Muslim conquest in the following century By John Mason, Arab America/Contributing Writer Some of the first Arab tribal converts to the then-new religion in the(...)

Anera Urges U.S. Government to Revise or Reverse Decision on Pulling Aid to Palestinians

Jan 16, 2019

Jerusalem USAID’s abrupt decision to end all of their West Bank/Gaza programming by January 31, 2019 means that Anera’s Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development (PCID) program will be ending 11 months earlier than scheduled and over 100,000 Palestinians could be deprived of(...)

Arab America Seeks Volunteers to Assist with National Arab American Heritage Month, 2019

Jan 16, 2019

This year, we appeal to you, personally, to take an active role in contacting one or all the following entities: school districts, mayors, public servants, legislators, city councils, and school board members to issue an NAAHM Proclamation and/or adapt our NAAHM(...)

Up for an Oscar, Labaki Makes Lebanon Proud with Film "Capernaum"

Jan 16, 2019

Director Nadine Labaki and Capernaum star, Zain Al Rafeea, at the 71st Cannes Film Festival last year. Photo: Reuters By: Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Nadine Labaki was shortlisted for an Oscar for her critically acclaimed film Capernaum. This brilliantly(...)

Here is Why the American Palestinian Women’s Association Supports the 2019 Women’s March

Jan 16, 2019

By: Mai Abdul Rahman/Arab America Contributing Writer American Palestinian Women’s Association (APWA) is one of the cosponsors of the 2019 Women’s March that will take place on January 19, 2019, just in 3 days. While well aware of the unfair and fair allegations that(...)

Moroccan American Network Celebrates Morocco Day with Fourth CEO Summit

Jan 11, 2019

The Moroccan American Network will host its Fourth CEO Summit focusing on small business opportunities from the U.S. to Africa, on March 29, 2019, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. Entitled “Small Business Matters--Business Luncheon,” the CEO Summit(...)

HaBZ Release New Video: Arab American Male

Jan 9, 2019

By: Amy Hensler/Arab American Contributing Writer New to the music scene Ali Habhab, or more commonly known under the stage name HaBZ, is shaking up the music community with his innovative lyrics. He just released his newest hit, Arab American(...)

10 English Words that Originated from The Arabic Language

Jan 9, 2019

By: Pauline Farris/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic has two forms: Fusha, a classic version of the language that is used in formal contexts, and Aamiya, a spoken colloquial version. The latter usually varies between countries and regions. It is a(...)