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From Tradition to Triumph of Michael Rafidi

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian cuisine is a rich reflection of the region’s cultural traditions, emphasizing communal dining and the importance of family. Traditional cooking techniques are central to their culinary heritage, such as slow cooking in earthenware pots, marinating meats with aromatic spices, and baking bread in taboon ovens. Each … Continued

2024 National Immigrant Heritage Month

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Every year since 2014, June has been celebrated as, among other things, National Immigrant Heritage Month! In a landscape that has increasingly become hostile towards immigrants and immigration, it is important to recognize and honor immigrants and their accomplishments in the United States. The President has once … Continued

Shaping a Unique Identity: Muslim and Arab American

Woman holding sign Photo Credits: Paul Sableman Percentage of Muslim Arab American With the Arab American Muslim community viewed as separate from Americans and a singular group, it is safe to say that there is ignorance driving the misconception of this community. Furthermore, “Based on various reports, 65-70% of Arab Americans are Christian… 30-35% of … Continued

Out of Many, We Are One: Immigrant Heritage Month

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer June is Immigrant Heritage Month! This month has continued its annual celebration since its beginning in 2014. The initial initiative was a product of the I Am an Immigrant Foundation, and it exists for the purpose of honoring our Immigrant citizens and heritage. This spotlight is more … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event– 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event entitled, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023. The event aims to honor the remarkable contributions made by Arab Americans and will be attended by public officials, community … 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

Mohamed Bzeek: The Libyan American Guardian Angel

In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and Father’s day, here is a heartwarming tale about an Arab American immigrant who is truly a saint. Mohamed Bzeek, a 66-year-old Libyan American, has been a foster parent for nearly two decades. However, Mohamed is no ordinary foster parent; he only cares for children with terminal illnesses.

“For Those That Hate, The Hat Trick Was For Them”: Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri Confronts Anti-Arab and Muslim Hate in the NHL

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Nazem Kadri is a Canadian Lebanese and Muslim forward who currently plays in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche are currently in the NHL Playoffs, and they won their second-round Western Conference Semifinals Series against the St. Louis Blues; however, these … 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-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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