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Dr. James Zogby, President, Arab American Institute, to Speak at Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan
Sep 4, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Dr. James Zogby will speak at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October(...)
Andalusian Tuna Omelet
Sep 4, 2024
Tuna Omlet: Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The ‘ijja (omelet), which is today prepared in the Arab East, is the twin of the Spanish tortilla. While the Arab omelet is enjoyed at breakfast and/or at any(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Najee Mondalek
Sep 4, 2024
Najee Mondalek -- Photo AJYAL website By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and(...)
"Men in the Sun" by Ghassan Kanafani: Reflecting on Displacement
Sep 4, 2024
Arabic cover of "Men in the Sun" by Ghassan Kanafani. Photo source: Wikimedia commons By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer "Men in the Sun" is a novella written by Palestinian author Ghassan Kanafani in 1962. It stands(...)
Al-Ma’arri: Medieval Anti-Theist, Vegan, and Anti-Natalist?
Sep 4, 2024
Portrait of al-Ma'arri as drawn by Khalil Gibran in 1917. Picture: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Ma’arri, a relatively obscure Arab philosopher from the Golden Age of Islam, is perhaps best described as a pessimist.(...)
Aristotle and Islamic Philosophy
Sep 4, 2024
Statue of Ibn Rushd (Averroes) in Spain, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Ancient Greek philosophy, particularly that of Aristotle, was profoundly influential in the development of Islamic philosophy during the Abbasid Caliphate. Early translations and(...)
What Kamala Harris Could Say and Do Before and After the Elections
Sep 4, 2024
Photo: CNN By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Last week, Israel and Hamas agreed to a three-day pause in fighting to allow an international team to vaccinate over 640,000 Gazan children against polio. (There were more than just(...)
The Pasha of Marrakech
Sep 4, 2024
Photo: Wikipedia Image By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Pasha of Marrakech" refers to a municipal governor or ruler in Marrakech, Morocco's political, cultural, and economic hub. The title "Pasha" was used throughout the Ottoman Empire and the(...)
The Three Faces of Mansaf: A Culinary Reflection of Jordanian and Palestinian Lifestyles
Sep 4, 2024
Source: Wiki Commons This picture shows a mansaf dish. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This(...)
Karimeh Abbud: The First Palestinian Lady Photographer
Sep 4, 2024
Karimeh Abbud, Haifa, 1920s. Source: Wikimedia Commons. By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Karimeh Abbud, born in Bethlehem in 1893, made history as Palestine’s first professional female photographer. Her work, encompassing personal portraits and stunning landscapes, offers a(...)
Egypt’s Kushari – A Traditional and Healthy Staple
Sep 3, 2024
Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A hearty dish made with rice, lentils, macaroni, browned sliced onions, and tomato sauce, Egypt’s kushari is popular among the working classes because it includes inexpensive ingredients while nutritious. In Egypt,(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for Annual CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024
Aug 28, 2024
The official logo of the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held(...)4,713 Results (Page 43 of 393)