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A Sit-Down with Director Cherien Dabis
Jan 28, 2026
Cherien Dabis at the 2025 Red Sea Film Festival, Photo by Zafer, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer Following its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25, 2025, and its subsequent(...)
The Libyan Henna You’ve Never Heard Of: Misrata’s “Fish Net” Henna Tradition
Jan 28, 2026
A Misrata bride holds the Nira—the rope used in Henna al Shbur. Photo by: Eman Baitulmal Photography (@eman_baitulmal_photography) By: Nourelhoda Alashlem / Arab America Contributing Writer When people think of henna, they imagine floral or cultural designs painted onto hands(...)
Who Can Save Gaza?
Jan 21, 2026
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump is too distracted by unthinkable politics to save Gaza. Despite a complicated overseas agenda-including his aggressive campaign to acquire Greenland, tame Iran, and coerce Venezuela- President Trump announced(...)
A New Generation of Arab-American Politicians: Kat Abughazaleh
Jan 21, 2026
Photo by Eliana Melmed, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons By: Robert Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer Across the country, a new wave of Arab-American leaders is rising. This series explores their stories, motivations, and the futures they are(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Mohja Kahf
Jan 21, 2026
Photo: Seem Jeem Podcast By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the one-hundred and sixth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science,(...)
Appeals Court Reverses Decision that Released Mahmoud Khalil
Jan 21, 2026
Photo by Office of Representative Jim McGovern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer A panel of judges on a US appeals court in Philadelphia reversed the ruling that released Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil(...)
Jerusalem’s Linguistic Battle Over Arabic
Jan 21, 2026
View of a pair of street signs in Old Jerusalem, near the Eighth Station. Photo by Bahnfrend, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer A City Where Language Holds Power Jerusalem functions as(...)
Henry Ford College Invites Candidates for Presidential Leadership Role
Jan 16, 2026
Deadline to Apply January 30, 2026 DEARBORN, MI: Henry Ford College (HFC) Board of Trustees invites applications and nominations for a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the next president. This is a pivotal opportunity to champion a diverse,(...)
Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2026
Jan 14, 2026
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (Wednesday, January 14, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today that nominations are open for 20 Under 20 (Class of 2026), and applications are now being accepted until Monday, February 16, 2026. 20 Under 20 is a(...)
Turmoil in Iran and Venezuela Evolve and Impact Neighbors
Jan 14, 2026
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In responding to overseas suffering, the Western powers must listen carefully to the people being helped in order to avoid doing harm as they intervene. Two dramatic upheavals unfold(...)
The Rise of the Saudi Pro League
Jan 14, 2026
Saudi Pro League Award for Top Scorer. Photo by Tkotw12, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Becoming a major sports hub is one of the many goals of Vision 2030. It is a(...)
A Networker with a Purpose: Team Michigan Kicks Off 2026 with Impact
Jan 14, 2026
Building community through connection, culture, and service By: Nabeleh Kakish Ghareeb / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Foundation began 2026 with momentum, meaning, and measurable impact through a vibrant afternoon community gathering hosted by Team Michigan. Designed to(...)5,005 Results (Page 9 of 418)