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Amir ElSaffar and Rivers of Sound Orchestra Perform at the University of Michigan: Performance Blends Middle Eastern Music with American Jazz

On Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 pm, Amir ElSaffar brings his Rivers of Sound Orchestra to the University of Michigan, Power Center stage, for a performance that blends aspects of Middle Eastern music with American jazz. Then two nights later, Saffar and members of his group provide live music for classical Indian dance company Ragamala, … Continued

7th Annual DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival Brings Hollywood, Storytelling, Dance, and Film to the District

The seventh annual DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival (DCPFAF), which celebrates the work of Palestinian artists and filmmakers from around the world, will take place Oct. 5-8 at E Street Cinemas and Studio Theatre. Rounding out robust programming over the past six years, this year’s festival emphasizes the performing arts, exploring the creative potential … Continued

DePaul’s M. Cherif Bassiouni, global ‘champion of justice,’ dead at 79

M. Cherif Bassiouni, an international lawyer and investigator of human rights abuses, torture and war crimes, with then-President Barack Obama. | Provided photo Maureen O’Donnell @suntimesobits | email M. Cherif Bassiouni was a champion of human rights who fought torture, war crimes and genocide around the globe. A longtime DePaul University law professor, Mr. Bassiouni died Monday … Continued

The Museum of the Palestinian People Presents National Opening of Exhibition: Bethlehem Beyond the Wall

Museum of the Palestinian People is launching the international opening of Bethlehem Beyond the Wall, a new traveling exhibition that invites viewers to see a familiar place from a new point of view. Everyone recognizes Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus, few know that the city has a rich modern culture. Throughout history, Bethlehem has been a … Continued

6 Tips for Teaching Arabic to Your Kids

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Marhaba! My name is Nadine and I am an Arab American mom. I remember a time when I said, “Of course my kids will be fluent in Arabic! We will only speak Arabic at home.” Those were my thoughts seven years ago, when my daughter Alya was nicely sheltered in my … Continued

10 of the Greatest Arab Proverbs which Explain Wisdom and Way of Life

By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Proverbs are a fabulous way to gain insight into the life of other cultures. Through proverbs, we can see how much common philosophy is shared between cultures. Meanwhile, proverbs demonstrate the uniqueness of one particular culture. Arabic proverbs and aphorisms absorbed wisdom accumulated over the centuries with the experience of dozens … Continued

First Chaldean/Assyrian Charter School in the U.S. Promotes Language and History

By: Weam Namou/Arab America Ambassador Blogger Mesopotamia, the Cradle of Civilization, is where we find the origins of agriculture, written languages, cities, schools, and libraries. Ancient Mesopotamians helped shape life as we know it today. Their lifestyle was destroyed by wars that continue to cause damage in modern day history; particularly, affecting its descendants of … Continued

Was Lawrence of Arabia Good for the Arab World?

By: John Mason/Contributing Writer Watching a scene in the film, Lawrence of Arabia, I saw a mysterious figure loping onto the screen on camelback, seeming to float on the Desert—and into my life. It was 1962 when the film opened and the desert epic that depicted something of the life of T.E. Lawrence, so artfully … Continued

Arab World Foundations Enriched Understanding of Eclipses

    By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer For most people in the United States, the total solar eclipse yesterday was a chance to marvel at our vast universe and science. However, for a select few, it was a reminder of achievement, and by what means that achievement was reached. For thousands of years, cultures and civilizations … Continued

Call for Abstracts: The Lancet Palestinian Health Alliance (LPHA) Ninth Annual Conference

Call for Abstracts The Lancet Palestinian Health Alliance (LPHA) Ninth Annual Conference March 23-24, 2018 at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon “Health of Palestinians” The Institute of Community and Public Health (ICPH) at Birzeit University (BZU), in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), is pleased to … Continued

6 Groundbreaking Arab American Journalists You Should Know

Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The world and industry of journalism has undergone massive change which has reshaped the profession in recent years. The advent of the internet and information technologies have revolutionized the way people seek and absorb their information compared to even just a decade ago. However, the role of the journalist, someone tasked … Continued

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