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Arab Pioneers in South-Western Saskatchewan

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer From the East they came; men searching for a better life. Leaving their Syrian villages behind, they landed in New York – the American port of entry where millions of immigrants had once poured into the United States. From there they worked their way westward. Toiling as labourers or … Continued

Is There a Yemeni Community in Kenya?

By: Antonia Wagura/Arab America contributing writer This article focuses on the existence of the Yemeni community in Kenya. Do they have a specific area just for Yemenis, or are Yemenis scattered and mixed with the locals? What is their way of life? How did that even happen? Well, if you are asking yourself as many … Continued

Arab America Announces Fall/Winter 2022 Internship Opportunities

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall/Winter 2022 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August to December (Flexible) Due to the COVID concerns, we are accepting off-site work-at-home applicants. Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees–Class of 2022

For Immediate Release Washington DC (June 29, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 30 Under 30 initiative–Class of 2022. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were announced from a diverse group. A panel of eight judges from different Arab nationalities from around the country reviewed the applications. Congratulations to the awardees Rana … Continued

The Fading Away of Cuba’s Arab Community

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It is said that of all the people who came seeking a new life in the Americas, few can match the success achieved by the Arab immigrants. This is especially true when one considers their achievements in the Latin-speaking lands of the New World.  From technicians and engineers to … Continued

Arab America Foundation Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month 2022 with a Spectacular Event in Washington DC

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Last Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at an exciting venue in Washington DC, near DuPont Circle, was the site where Arab America Foundation acknowledged for a fifth consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAAHM). The event was attended by approximately 250 guests representing diverse Arab and non-Arab communities, … Continued

What Brought the Age of Enlightenment to Europe?

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe fell into a deep dark age, where ignorance and illiteracy prevailed. For the longest time, European dynasties struggled both externally and internally to press their claims as to the real rulers of Europe. However, with the passage of time, … Continued

Recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month Goes Mainstream!

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month has gone mainstream given that there are now hundreds of public figures, organizations, businesses, educational institutions, local and state governments, and individuals who are celebrating the occasion! The National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) initiative was launched in 2017 by Arab America … Continued

Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2022

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-six state teams who have approached governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives across the country. Additionally, we have received … Continued

Jabir Ibn Hayyan: The Father of Chemistry

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Abū Mūsā Jābir ibn Hayyān is the author of an enormous number and variety of works in Arabic, often called the Jabirian corpus. The scope of the corpus is vast and diverse, covering a wide range of topics, including alchemy, cosmology, numerology, astrology, medicine, magic, mysticism, and philosophy. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees for 2022

  For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 23, 2022): 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 (without identification of name or ethnicity). The awardees are Ibrahim Ahmad, George Azar, Omar … Continued

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