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"The Insult" Could Be the First Arabic Language Film to Win an Academy Award

Jan 17, 2018

By: Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Just before the end of 2017, the Academy announced the nine shortlisted contestants for Best Foreign Language Film of the 90th edition of the Oscars. Out of the record number of eight submissions in(...)

Film "In Between" Touches Outdated Morals and Explores Progressive Attitudes Uncommon in the Middle East

Jan 17, 2018

By: Emiliya Strahilova/Contributing Writer Maysaloun Hamoud sends us to the reality of modern-day Tel Aviv where, according to one of the main characters in the story, lethargy prevails. Nothing in this movie is flashy, pretentious or in any way arrogant-just(...)

Why I Joined the Museum of the Palestinian People

Jan 17, 2018

By Nizar Farsakh/Arab America Ambassador Blogger "When I came to Washington DC in 2011, I was amazed by all the museums, monuments and memorials and how proudly Americans tell their stories through them, stories of its citizens who had come(...)

Centro Sirio Venezolano - Puerto La Cruz's Illustrious Home for All Arabs

Jan 17, 2018

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the mid 1980s, while touring Puerto La Cruz with a friend, we stumbled upon Centro Sirio Venezolano (Syrian Venezuelan Centre) which was still under construction. It appeared to be an impressive project and(...)

Lebanese Superstar Ragheb Alama to Perform in Washington DC

Jan 10, 2018

Arab America (www.arabamerica.com) is proud to sponsor Lebanese Superstar, Ragheb Alama, performing live in Washington DC on Saturday, February 17th, 9:00 pm, at GW Lisner Auditorium. Doors Open at 8:00 pm/Concert at 9:00pm To Purchase Tickets to Ragheb Alama: CLICK HERE(...)

The Trauma of Being Palestinian

Jan 10, 2018

Mohammed Alhammami, seeing snow-covered mountains for the first time. By: Mohammed Al-Hammami/Arab America Contributing Writer A chain of mountains covered in pure white, trees extending beyond the reach of the eye, blue bodies of water mixed in with the white,(...)

BDS Blacklist: Betcha Don't Know Who's on It! Or Why?

Jan 10, 2018

Michael Springmann Arab America Contributing Writer On January 7, 2018, Ha'aretz, an Israeli newspaper, published a list of 20 organizations the Israeli government had previously blacklisted. Additionally, Israel is denying entry to members of the groups, including, the American(...)

Qalaat Simaan - The Grandest Monument of Syria's Christian History

Jan 10, 2018

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The bustling city of Aleppo with its historic sites and 21st century exuberance was behind us as we made our way to Qalaat Simaan (Fortress of Saint Simeon) - one of the most monumental(...)

10 Resolutions for Arab Americans in 2018

Jan 10, 2018

By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Many Arab Americans have heard the saying, "New Year, new me", but how often do they actually quit unwanted and hurtful Arab habits that they promise would fulfill? Is 2018 the year to finally(...)

10 Things You Need to Know About the New Egyptian Discovery

Jan 10, 2018

By Mario Habashy/Arab America Contributing Writer In just the past few months, a new Egyptian discovery was made that could revolutionize Egyptian archaeology! Here is what you need to know. 1. EGYPTOLOGISTS SAY THAT A NEW TOMB COULD DATE BACK(...)

DJ Khaled Begins His New Judging Career Tonight on Fox

Jan 4, 2018

By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer January 4th is the date for the world premiere of the brand new music show, The Four: Battle of Stardom. The program is different than the rest of the formats because the rules are inverted. The(...)

Rabbi Boteach Bashes BDS & the LORD(E)

Jan 3, 2018

J. Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer Rabbi Shmuley Boteach placed a full-page ad in the Washington Post's Sunday, December 31, 2017, edition. Spending thousands for the astonishingly prejudiced page, Boteach and his World Values [!!!] Network, are apparently ready to(...)