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Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30--Class of 2025 Applicants Now Accepted
Mar 5, 2025
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (March 5, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today that the registration period is now open for the 30 Under 30--Class of 2025. Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, April 16, 2025. 30 Under 30 is a celebration of accomplished(...)
Madaba’s Mosaics and Monuments: History, Faith, and Art Intertwine
Mar 5, 2025
Source: Al-Arabi TV. This picture shows the archaeological scientist lighting candles in St. George's Church, where two modern mosaic artworks are framed on the wall, as seen in the image. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Step into(...)
“Little Kurdistan”: How Nashville Became a Haven for Kurdish Refugees
Mar 5, 2025
Image: Nashville Skyline, Pexels. By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Nashville is home to the largest Kurdish population in the United States — a group that holds the distinction of being the world’s largest ethnic group without a(...)
Yalla, Feminists: Arab American Women Fighting for Change
Mar 5, 2025
By: Lina Abirafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s not easy being Arab American these days. We’re all trapped in a complex mess, straddling conflicting worlds and (re)negotiating loyalties. I’ve always toggled between being “more Arab” or “more American” -(...)
Arab Cuisine: 50 Cookbooks to Try
Mar 5, 2025
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The world of Arab cuisine offers a rich variety of dishes that are as diverse as the region itself. From the aromatic spices of Morocco to the fresh, colorful ingredients of Palestine,(...)
Tabkha: Recipes from Under the Rubble
Mar 5, 2025
Courtesy of Aphrodite Delaguiado By: Lama Obeid / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, more Palestinian cookbooks have been written and published in English, sharing the richness of the cuisine with the world. Mona Zahed, from Gaza, has made(...)
"Music as an Escape": 40 Minutes with Sommer Forrester
Mar 5, 2025
Sommer Forrester By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Sommer Forrester’s journey through music and identity is one of blending cultures, disciplines, and personal resilience. Sommer is an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, where she leads(...)
‘No Other Land’ Wins Oscar for Best Documentary
Mar 2, 2025
https://youtu.be/3gzo7PiFiaM?si=FxafpdXgxw-BiZ3a The documentary No Other Land, a collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers, won the Best Documentary Feature award tonight at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. The film chronicles the forced displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, a region in the(...)
Meat and Burghul Stew - Yakhnit Lahm wa Burghul
Mar 1, 2025
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Many of the healthy stews in the region of Greater Syria use lamb and burghul as their base. These are served alongside various types of salads made from both fresh(...)
Racist, Offensive, and Unacceptable: Trump’s Distorted Gaza Fantasy
Feb 26, 2025
We at Arab America are deeply disturbed by a denigrating video post on Donald Trump’s Instagram page, which perpetuates offensive stereotypes about Arabs and Palestinians. As an organization dedicated to promoting an accurate and dignified image of Arabs and Arab(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Leila Ahmed
Feb 25, 2025
Photo-Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the seventy-sixth 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.(...)
“One Foot in Tradition, One in the Future”: 40 Minutes with Mike Khoury
Feb 25, 2025
Mike Khoury By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian American violinist and composer Mike Khoury moves fluidly between rock bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, and original works—all while staying deeply connected to his heritage. Based in Redford, Michigan, his(...)4,559 Results (Page 9 of 380)