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Jordanian King Abdallah II Faces a Challenge in Discussing Gaza with Trump
Feb 10, 2025
Photo: Wikimedia By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump's recent proposal for permanently relocating Gaza's population to Jordan and Egypt has met with widespread rejection from Palestinians, the Arab world, and many international observers. The plan, which envisions(...)
From Oud to 808s: How Arab Americans Shaped U.S. Music
Feb 5, 2025
Frank Zappa. Photo source: wikimedia commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Music is a universal language, constantly evolving as cultures blend and influence one another. Arab Americans have played a crucial but often overlooked role in shaping(...)
Arab Americans, Corporations, City and State Governments, and Educational Institutions Prepare to Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month – April 2025
Feb 5, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) February 5, 2024--This April, the Arab America Foundation proudly celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month–NAAHM, honoring the rich history and contributions of Arab Americans. This year's theme, "Arab American Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the(...)
Trump and Netanyahu Meet in Washington: A Shifting U.S.-Israel Dynamic?
Feb 5, 2025
Photo: C-Span By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Pro-Trump Arab groups who helped him win the elections must be in a state of shock this week. On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Ismael Ahmed
Feb 5, 2025
Photo--Facebook By: 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.(...)
Umm Kulthum: The Timeless Voice of the Arab World
Feb 5, 2025
Umm Kulthum photographed by Sphinx in Giza, Egypt in 1967. Source: Wikicommons 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(...)
The History of Judaism in North Africa
Feb 5, 2025
Jewish-Moroccan Family (1919). Photo source: Wikimedia Commons 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(...)
34th Anniversary of the Kurdish Migration for Freedom
Jan 29, 2025
Kurdish Men. Source: Wikimedia Commons 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(...)
Doctors in Conflict Zones: Cross-Border Medical Aid in Palestine
Jan 29, 2025
Photo from Wikicommons 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,(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—May Rihani
Jan 29, 2025
Photo -- Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer 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(...)
Bad Bunny’s 'Debi Tirar Mas Fotos': Honoring Palestinian Resilience and Puerto Rico’s Spirit
Jan 29, 2025
Background image depicts Gaza in 1964. Source: Wikimedia Commons 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(...)
55 Years of Failure: Netanyahu’s Struggles Over Eli Cohen’s Legacy
Jan 29, 2025
Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer An image of Eli Cohen in his forties. Source: Wikimedia Commons Just two months before the fall of the Syrian regime, Israel’s long-time enemy, Benjamin Netanyahu faced tough questions during a press conference.(...)4,443 Results (Page 2 of 371)