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The Greatest Iraqi Singer Ever!

By Hayfa Alazzawi/Arab America Ambassador Blogger Nazem al Ghazali ناظم الغزالي was an Iconic singer in the history of the Arab world and, especially, Iraq. He was born in the Haydar Khanah quarter in Baghdad in 1921. His musical talent was discovered by his co-workers during his employment for three years as a foreman in … Continued

7 Arab Beauty Hacks Everyone Should Be Doing

By Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Captivating Arab beauty is natural, but it also requires nurturing and attention. There are little tricks that do miracles when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Here is a selection of useful and tested techniques that make us feel good and look fabulous. 1. Argan Oil Argan oil is a … Continued

A Journey through Yemen’s Land of Fortress-Villages

  By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Now we will be traveling in the real Yemen.”  Our driver, Ahmad, was ecstatic when I informed him that we would be traveling from Hodeidah through the Haraz mountains to Sana`a, the country’s capital – 256 km (159 MI) away.  After a day in the hot Yemeni Tihama … Continued

Ping Chong + Company Seeks Participants to tell Dearborn’s Arab American Muslim Story

Ping Chong + Company, an internationally acclaimed theater company known for bringing unheard voices to the stage, is partnering with the Arab American National Museum to present Undesirable Elements/Dearborn, an interview-based theater production for AANM’s Global Fridays series. The production is now accepting applications from Dearborn residents who identify as Arab American Muslim women or non-binary individuals to explore … Continued

Film “In Between” Touches Outdated Morals and Explores Progressive Attitudes Uncommon in the Middle East

By: Emiliya Strahilova/Contributing Writer Maysaloun Hamoud sends us to the reality of modern-day Tel Aviv where, according to one of the main characters in the story, lethargy prevails. Nothing in this movie is flashy, pretentious or in any way arrogant-just bold and uncompromising. It’s in between the outdated morals and the progressive attitudes; in between … Continued

Why I Joined the Museum of the Palestinian People

By Nizar Farsakh/Arab America Ambassador Blogger “When I came to Washington DC in 2011, I was amazed by all the museums, monuments and memorials and how proudly Americans tell their stories through them, stories of its citizens who had come here from all over the world. But I had this sense of loss, I could … Continued

Lebanese Superstar Ragheb Alama to Perform in Washington DC

Arab America (www.arabamerica.com) is proud to sponsor Lebanese Superstar, Ragheb Alama, performing live in Washington DC on Saturday, February 17th, 9:00 pm, at GW Lisner Auditorium. Doors Open at 8:00 pm/Concert at 9:00pm To Purchase Tickets to Ragheb Alama: CLICK HERE For more information: 877-272-2944 Location: GW Lisner Auditorium 730 21st St. NW Washington DC 20052 … Continued

10 Resolutions for Arab Americans in 2018

By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Many Arab Americans have heard the saying, “New Year, new me”, but how often do they actually quit unwanted and hurtful Arab habits that they promise would fulfill?  Is 2018 the year to finally take action, live a healthier lifestyle, try new things, and make serious changes? Which one … Continued

Arab American Hoda Kotb to Replace Matt Lauer as ‘Today’ Co-Anchor

NBC announced Tuesday that Arab American, Hoda Kotb, will co-host the Today Show with Savannah Guthrie. Both will become the first pair of women to host the show along with weatherman Al Roker and Orange Room host Carson Daly. Announcing Kotb’s appointment on “Today,” Guthrie stated, “This has to be the most popular decision that … Continued

15 Arab Americans Who Stole the Spotlight in 2017

By Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer There are Arab Americans achievers in various fields. As a community, it has a number of accomplished members who do well to themselves, community and the society.  Arab Americans have a high rate of education nationally compared to other groups, and those achievers are among hundreds of them if … Continued

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