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Go topBy: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Autism remains a largely misunderstood and stigmatized topic within many Arab American communities. Despite growing awareness globally, cultural beliefs and social expectations often frame autism as a taboo subject, leading families to feel shame or fear of judgment. This can result in delayed diagnoses, lack of support, … Continued
By: Hana Baba / Arab America Contributing Writer Growing up in the U.S. as a Sudani kid, like most diaspora kids, we lived with feet in two worlds. At home, it was very Sudani- from the food to the smells of bakhoor, to the sounds of Sudani music and the Sudanese Arabic we spoke. And … Continued
By Rena Elhessen / Arab American Contributing Writer Gibran Kahlil Gibran continues to be one of the most popular names in the Arab world despite his passing over 94 years ago. Known for his contributions to Arabic poetry and literature, his work remains a pillar of Arab American diasporic writing. His exploration of Arab American … Continued
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Summer 2025 virtual internship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning May/June (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Dr. John Mason has launched a series celebrating Arab American pathbreakers across various fields, from entertainment and business to science, academia, and politics. This initiative highlights the rich diversity of Arab Americans—men and women from different ancestral backgrounds making an impact in a wide range of professions. … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) is a time to celebrate the rich history, contributions, and cultural influence of Arab Americans and the broader Arab world. Here’s how you can honor their legacy, embrace their heritage, and promote greater appreciation in your community, workplace, or school. For … Continued
Are you searching for the perfect book to read for Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM)? This curated list highlights works by American authors of Arab descent, offering something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a compelling novel for your book club, an inspiring memoir for your classroom, or a moving collection of poetry, these books … Continued
This is the seventy-first of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our seventy-first pathbreaker, Joseph E. Aoun, is a well-known higher education thought leader, renowned linguistics scholar, and the seventh President of Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Born to a Lebanese Maronite Christian family, Aoun studied in Beirut, Paris, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Contributing writer John Mason describes how he has become an internationally respected voice on the value of higher education generally and in the role colleges and universities should play in meeting the challenges and opportunities associated with the transformative effects of artificial intelligence.
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer We have all heard about the various astronomers, philosophers, and masters of the sciences in the Muslim world during the Islamic Golden Age. One such figure from this period was Maslama al-Majriti, also known in Latin as Methilem, a scholar from Madrid during the time of Muslim … Continued
By Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Studying by the dim glow of a candle is a cliché often used by Arab parents to emphasize the hardships they endured to secure their education and inspire their children to pursue a brighter future. But what if this familiar phrase wasn’t just a metaphor? What if … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you searching for the perfect gift for the young readers in your life? This curated list of children’s books celebrates Arab heritage and identity, offering stories that highlight the richness of Arab cultures and traditions. Whether you want to educate, inspire, or simply share a meaningful … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer At the Connect Summit, organized by Arab America, a panel titled Countering Misrepresentations of Arabs in America: Media, Civil Rights, and Beyond explored practical strategies to tackle the misrepresentation of Arabs. Dr. Rosina Hassoun discussed the invisibility of Arabs in academia, highlighting their underrepresentation and the persistence … Continued
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