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Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees for 2023

Mar 29, 2023

For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 29, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Five judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously(...)

Importance of Arabic Language Courses in U.S. Schools

Mar 29, 2023

By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Learning a second language In almost every industry, the ability to speak a second language is an asset and enhances the likelihood of employment. A 2019 study by Forbes found that 35% of employers(...)

An Egyptian Ramadan: Six Refreshing Beverages Enjoyed in Egypt During the Holy Month

Mar 29, 2023

Ramadan Dining Table with Qamar El Din/ Source By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, millions of Muslims partake in Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam. A time of spiritual revitalization and strengthening, the(...)

Report Card Mixed on Biden Administration's Commitment to Balanced Approach towards Arabs at Home and Abroad

Mar 29, 2023

A 'B+' for Biden administration's balanced approach towards Arab Americans but a 'D' for its absence of balance towards Palestinians under occupation By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America reported optimistically about November 2020’s Biden-Harris victory. We(...)

Movie Review of 'Four Women of Egypt'

Mar 29, 2023

The Original Movie Cover of the 'Four Women of Egypt.' Photo: IMBD By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The Four Women of Egypt is a film that depicts a true story of the unbreakable bond that four women(...)

Arab Americans: A Diverse Group with a Range of Health Needs and Challenges

Mar 29, 2023

Image by Freepik By Raed Al-Naser / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Arab Americans to our society, culture, and history. As we celebrate this month, it is important(...)

Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2023

Mar 27, 2023

Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two-hundred-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-eight state teams who have approached governors,(...)

Bahbah: Ramadan Wedged Between Instability in Israel and a Possible Third Intifada

Mar 25, 2023

Rally in Support of Palestine during Last Year's Month of Ramadan in April 2022. Photo: Wikicommons By: Bishara A Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist During this holy month of Ramadan, Palestinians are struggling to survive amid dire economic hardships,(...)

Suggested Corporate Activities and Best Practices for National Arab American Heritage Month

Mar 25, 2023

By: Maria Banou and Jad-Évangelo Nasser / Arab America Contributing Writers During National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), the Arab(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30--Class of 2023 Applicants Now Accepted

Mar 22, 2023

For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 22, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the registration period is now open for the 30 Under 30--Class of 2023. Applications are now being accepted through April 30, 2023. 30 Under 30 is(...)

Exploring the History of Boston’s Little Syria

Mar 22, 2023

Photo: Syrians in Boston / Credit: Massachusetts Historical Society By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Between the 1880s and 1950s, a neighborhood of immigrants thrived in Boston. This neighborhood was known as Boston's Little Syria or Syria Town.(...)

Do Arab Countries Have Power in International Politics? What about ‘Soft Power’?

Mar 22, 2023

Picture of President Biden Standing at the "Jeddah Security and Development Summit" with the Leaders of the GCC, Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan. Photo: Wikicommons By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Often times the Western world does not think(...)