BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer No prominent American industry is without notable Arab American contributions. The fashion industry that developed about a century ago in U.S. and European markets is a place many Arab Americans call home. There are many well-known Arab Americans who were part of the early development of mass production of clothing, such … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The Arab American community knows the famous musicians who have been contributing immensely to American pop culture. Some of America’s most well known musical artists are of Arab descent, including: Shakira, Paula Abdul, Frank Zappa, Herbert Khaury a.k.a. Tiny Tim, Paul Anka, one-hit-wonder Tiffany, and so many more. In the past … Continued
In her video announcement, Janet Jackson told her Twitter followers that she will be pausing her world tour because she is starting a family with her husband – a Qatari business mogul. In the video she says “Insh’Allah I will see you soon.” Looks like she’s picked up some Arabic from her husband. USA Today … Continued
Purchase Tickets Here WASHINGTON – Film lovers, movie-goers, and global culture enthusiasts – get ready to celebrate the Washington, DC International Film Festival’s (FILMFESTDC) 30th Anniversary! As the first, largest and only international film festival in the nation’s capital, Filmfest DC has continuously met its commitment to bring new, diverse and entertaining films to Washington … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The names of many Arab American film actors such as Salma Hayek, Tony Shalhoub, and Vince Vaughn are well known and have been making Arab Americans proud for years. However, Arab Americans have been making an impact on the other side of the camera, too. Arab American directors, writers, producers, and … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab Americans are fortunate enough to be exposed to two languages in everyday life. While not every Arab American is fluent in both English and Arabic, there are some words that can’t be avoided. By mixing Arabic and English in conversations, Arab Americans have created a whole new language lovingly referred … Continued
The incomparable Im Hussein has her sights set for Washington DC on Saturday, April 9th at the Lincoln Theater. BUY TICKETS HERE Playwright Najee Mondalek sets up Im Hussein for another crisis, dealing with the ignorance of her know-it-all husband Abou Elias. Tucked in between the lines of the main story are other issues that … Continued
It’s official: Some of the world’s greatest soccer teams are coming to the U.S. this summer for the International Champions Cup. Arab Americans are already getting excited to find a match nearby. One team playing that we have our eye on is Real Madrid – a Palestinian-friendly team known for its charitable work in Gaza … Continued
Hillary Clinton’s joint fundraising committee called the Hillary Victory Fund is making more money from the Clooney’s than an average American adult makes in five years of working. The Hillary Victory Fund asked George and Amal Clooney to donate $353,000 in order to sit at Clinton’s table at a fundraising event in San Francisco. By … Continued
BY: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer In the heat of moments in trying times and in the course of chain events that resonate within many of our global and national communities, playwright Jamil Khoury cleverly sought to convey in Mosque Alert several theatrical oracles as his avant guard rebuttal to xenophobia, Islamophobia and intolerance. … Continued
“SMART… SOPHISTICATED… POWERFUL… and HILARIOUS” ~ Rolling Stone On Saturday, March 19th the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA brings Nemr to the stage on his debut U.S. Stand-Up Comedy Tour. Nemr is a Lebanese/American Stand-Up Comedian who is credited with establishing and pioneering the stand-up comedy scene throughout the Middle East where he performs in … Continued
BY: Habeeb Salloum The Moroccan wedding feast had been sumptuous and now we were enjoying an evening of music with its gripping melodies whose history could be traced back to the Moors in Spain. The dozen musicians clothed in the traditional Moroccan dress were playing ancient instruments — many of which were the ancestors … Continued
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