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Go topThe first-ever World Arak Day is finally here! Every June 27th beginning this year will mark a day of celebration for the culture, heritage, and future of the Levant’s oldest and most beloved spirit – Arak. Steeped in history, arak evolved from the Arab invention of alembic distillation in the 9th Century. Centuries later, it … Continued
This is the first in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series will include personalities from entertainment, science, academia, and politics, among other arenas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of females and males, countries of origin, and fields of endeavor. John Mason, contributing writer, presents as the first pathbreaker case, illustrious Egyptian American actor Rami Malek.
John Mason, contributing writer, reports on how an Egyptian-Christian woman recently learned from a genetic test that her DNA tied her to a dynasty 2,500 years ago. A separate analysis of this claim suggests that such a finding is easily manipulated to create a narrative of a special national identity for a specific portion of the population. On the race-color scale, this case reverse-mirrors the Netflix narrative that Cleopatra was Black.
“The Most Elegant Iftar in America” Brings Together Top Leaders from Government, Business, and Civil Society “Be good to your neighbors, be good to your friends, be good to your fellow citizens, and be a good human on the surface of the earth.” – Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of … Continued
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer April is National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). During this month, we honor the Arab Americans who came before us and fought for our community. We celebrate our culture, take pride in our heritage, and learn about our history. As such, everyone celebrates NAAHM differently. Read on … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of New York’s Chinatown and LA’s Little Tokyo but have you heard of Singapore’s Arab Street? This neighborhood in Singapore is well-known as a center for culture, cuisine, and entertainment. It is a cultural neighborhood that honors Singapore’s many ethnic groups. It got its … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC (March 31, 2023) Today, the president of the United States, Joe Biden, issued a historic proclamation recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for the month of April 2023. “This month, we join together to celebrate the immeasurable contributions of Arab Americans to our Nation and recommit ourselves to the … Continued
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, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives across the country. Additionally, we have received … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 15, 2023 –During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Bringing awareness to the world about Arab culture is one of the missions of all Arab businesses. These brands are in part created to explore, celebrate, and share the Arab culture in a modern and symbolic way. By crafting products inspired by its people and identity ranging … Continued
The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Emad Batayeh will perform at the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event during the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023 at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Batayeh, an Arab American vocalist of Jordanian origin will perform on Saturday, February 18, 2023, … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Gift giving and finding the right gift can sometimes be harder than expected. It can be even harder when thinking of a meaningful cultural gift to give to someone that makes them feel close to home. You can either give it to someone from that culture who … Continued
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