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Go topShafik Gabr had a dream to build bridges of understanding between East and West. This dream came true in 2012. Gabr created an international program to achieve his dream, “The East-West: The Art of Dialogue.” He is giving an opportunity for young emerging leaders, like you, to build bridges between the East and the West; specifically between … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Coronavirus pandemic, the way we approach our routine of everyday life has changed. We cannot, temporarily, gather in large groups. Everyday social activities with others have changed. For example, going to school, enjoying a cup of qahua (coffee) with a friend, and even just casually walking down … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was exhausted as I laboured up the last few steps of La Giralda – Seville’s most outstanding monument. A steeple of Spain’s most massive cathedral, that is the third largest in the world, it has been for centuries a mecca, drawing countless travellers. For over 770 years, along … Continued
REGISTER HERE Be a part of history as we commemorate the Arab American heritage and identity, meet notable Arab Americans, and public officials. On Sunday, April 26th, 5-6pm ET, join us for this special online event as we commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM ) from the nation’s capital. The admission to this event … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Historically, dumplings, an ancient food found in the kitchens of many lands, in my view, reach there epitome in two dishes found in the Greater Syria area. This is, perhaps, because of my own experiences during my youth in western Canada. When cold winter months rolled around, a steaming … Continued
WASHINGTON DC–This week the Arab America Foundation received its 17th gubernatorial proclamation commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month. The Arab America Foundation through Arab America.com has launched a grassroots effort to organize teams of Arab American activists in over 25 states. Several team members approached governors from all fifty states. “Given the current Coronavirus crisis … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It was the mid-1930s and the week before Easter. For a month, my mother had been gathering and saving onion skins to make Easter eggs. As well, she had also put aside about five dozen eggs over the past month that she had collected from our few egg-laying hens. … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer No one who has tasted fresh coriander, one of the oldest condiments known to man and today the most widely consumed fresh herb, will doubt that it will inspire some to ecstasy. However, for others it is an offensive herb. Strange as it may seem, there are some who … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The coronavirus pandemic has spread around the world. The virus has generated myriad stories, of which the following are only two. But these are important stories for a different reason, one for the opportunities available for Arab American health specialists to serve, the other for the gallant service given … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 1, 2020 – Each year during the month of April, the Arab America Foundation (through Arab America) and organizations across the country formally recognize the contributions of Arab Americans during National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). For over a century, Arab Americans have made valuable contributions to virtually every … Continued
National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) commemorates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans in April of each year. The following proclamations have been issued by State Governors in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2020. 22 State Governor Proclamations 1. Arkansas 2. Colorado … Continued
Ever since the Middle Ages, the greatest thinkers and creative minds of the Arab World have been spreading their ideas, discoveries, and creations to every corner of the globe. Fundamental parts of modern life, such as numbers, algebra, libraries, pharmacies, guitars, and violins, all originate from the Arab World. It is thought that many of … Continued
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