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“I Listen to the Land Beneath Me”: 40 Minutes with Leyya Mona Tawil
Feb 12, 2025
Leyya Mona Tawil by Aanen Lumo Helsinki By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Leyya’s artistry is a world of movement, sound, and resilience. A Syrian and Palestinian born in Detroit and now rooted in Oakland, California, her creative(...)
A Fly on the Wall of the Oval Office
Feb 12, 2025
Photo: Wiki Commons By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing WriterIn this satirical dialogue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump engage in a behind-the-scenes imagined exchange ahead of a press conference on Gaza. Through exaggerated(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Ilhan Omar
Feb 12, 2025
Photo: Facebook By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the seventy-fourth 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(...)
Promoting Omani Heritage: The Sultan Qaboos Center
Feb 12, 2025
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is an organization based in Muscat, Oman. In 2005, the SQCC was established in Washington, DC to promote Omani(...)
The Rise of Desert Blues
Feb 12, 2025
Tinariwen performing in Hamburg, Germany (2011). Photo source: Wikimedia Commons CC: Linus Wolf By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer The vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, with its sweeping dunes and harsh, arid landscapes, has given birth(...)
Burghul and Lentil Balls - Zanikeel Burghul wa ‘Adas
Feb 10, 2025
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Dating back to 8000 B.C., lentils have been and remain very important in the diets of the people in the Arab Middle East serving not only as an ideal replacement(...)
70 Books to Read for National Arab American Heritage Month--NAAHM
Feb 10, 2025
Are you searching for the perfect book to read for Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM)? This curated list highlights works by American authors of Arab descent, offering something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a compelling novel for your book(...)
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(...)
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(...)
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(...)4,860 Results (Page 37 of 405)