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Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees–Class of 2022

For Immediate Release Washington DC (September 14, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative–Class of 2022. Forty Arab Americans from a variety of fields and disciplines were announced. Nine judges from throughout the country reviewed the applicants. The awardees are Sara A. Abdel, Dr. Mariam Aboukar, Eman … Continued

Anaheim’s Recognition of “Little Arabia” is Historic for Arab Americans

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On August 23, 2022, the Anaheim City Council in California voted to declare a region of Brookhurst Street as “Little Arabia.” The “Little Arabia” designation is historic because this declaration created the “first Arab American cultural district in the United States.” “Little Arabia” is well-known for … Continued

Mayyas Official: A Symbol of Arab and Women’s Empowerment

On June 21st, America’s Got Talent premiered an all-female group dance audition, from Lebanon, called Mayyas Official. This group mesmerized the crowd and the Judges with its unique dance routine. A routine that coordinated arm movements and definitely followed through with their promise to “hypnotize” the judges. The Mayyas came with the mission of empowering Arabs and women. Not only that, but also normalizing dance as a reputable career in the Arab World.

Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees–Class of 2022

For Immediate Release Washington DC (June 29, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 30 Under 30 initiative–Class of 2022. Thirty outstanding Arab Americans were announced from a diverse group. A panel of eight judges from different Arab nationalities from around the country reviewed the applications. Congratulations to the awardees Rana … Continued

Moon Knight and the Importance of Representation

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer WARNING: Possible spoilers ahead! “Enti superhero masriya?” (Are you an Egyptian Superhero?) a young girl asked, after being saved by the lead female role, Layla el Fouly, in the newest marvel series Moon Knight. This line immediately gave me chills! I recognized the important role of this … Continued

Recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month Goes Mainstream!

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month has gone mainstream given that there are now hundreds of public figures, organizations, businesses, educational institutions, local and state governments, and individuals who are celebrating the occasion! The National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) initiative was launched in 2017 by Arab America … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 13, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event on April 27, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Join us for an amazing event full of engaging speakers, authentic Arab food served as an Iftar dinner, and … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees for 2022

  For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 23, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Five judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously (without identification of name or ethnicity). The awardees are Ibrahim Ahmad, George Azar, Omar … Continued

Arab-American Producers And TV Writers:

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the amount of Arab-Americans in the production and film industry? The Middle East has a long history of entertainment from the Egyptian singer-songwriter umm Kulthum to the current Lebanese singer Fairuz. There has never been a dull moment in Middle East entertainment. … Continued

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