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Arab American Comedian Mohanad Elsheiky to Performerm at National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 9, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 26, 2025–On Wednesday, April 9th, Arab American comedian Mohanad Elsheiky will perform at the ninth annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration at Amazon HQ Theater, with the theme “Honoring the past, inspiring the future.” Mohanad Elshieky is a stand-up comedian and writer known for his sharp political and … Continued

What’s an Oscar Worth?

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By: B. Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer It was costly for British actor Vanessa Redgrave, who began speaking out in the 1970s and was pilloried for daring to address an unspeakable subject. She refused to back down, famously calling her adversaries ‘Zionist hooligans.’ Resolute in the face of relentless hostility, she simply retorted, ‘I had … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—May Habib

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This is the seventy-eighth 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-eighth, pathbreaker, May Habib, is an immigrant with her family from Lebanon to Canada, then to the U.S. As contributing writer, John Mason describes, she is the co-founder and CEO of ‘Writer,’ an artificial intelligence (AI) and language services and digital content company that offers writing assistance for teams. May is at the forefront of the AI/ChatGBT initiative.

Oscar-Nominated Film Dune 2 Shows Arab Culture in Hollywood

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By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Author The Oscars passed without a hitch. Still, viewers noticed that the award show was filled with tense and politically charged moments. This shift in the environment was also reflected in the quality of nominations. Nominations included some light-hearted films considered to be easygoing. Other films cast viewers … Continued

How The Ruins of Baalbek Shaped American Architectural Identity

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By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Ralph Hage, examines how the ruins of Baalbek in Lebanon influenced the design of American Neoclassical architecture, particularly government buildings. Near the end of the 18th century, the United States of America, a young and growing nation, was rapidly taking shape. With … Continued

How Trump’s Deportation Policies and Travel Bans Have Marginalized Arab American Doctors 

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By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer The deportation policies and travel bans enacted during the Trump administration have had far-reaching consequences on various communities, particularly Arab American doctors. The health sector, which has long benefited from a diverse workforce, is grappling with the repercussions of these policies, which have not only undermined the … Continued

Omani Puréed Vegetable Soup – Shawraba

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A wide range of soups can be found in Oman’s daily cuisine, made from meat, pulses or vegetables. to lentils or vegetables.   Wholesome, tasty and simple to prepare, soups have been on the everyday menu not only in Oman but, in most other countries in the world since the … Continued

Arab American Vocalist, Marwa Morgan and the Umm Kulthum Ensemble to Perform for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 9, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future, Wednesday, April 9th (WASHINGTON, DC) March 19, 2025–On Wednesday, April 9th, the acclaimed Egyptian vocalist Marwa Morgan will perform with the Umm Kulthum Ensemble at the ninth annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration at Amazon HQ Theater, with the … Continued

The Lebanese House: Architecture Inspired by Nature and Tradition

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By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Upon entering a traditional Lebanese house, one steps into a world of sunshine and light, where subtle and vivid colors blend harmoniously. These homes embody simplicity of form and elegance of proportion, reflecting a way of life where communities live in harmony with their surroundings. The … Continued

Succulent Meatballs Swimming in Yogurt – Kabab bil Laban

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Cooks from the Greater Syria area to the Indian sub-continent and much of Central Asia often use yogurt in their meat dishes.  This Saudi Arabian dish is a fine example of how yogurt and meat together make a delightful treat. The ingredient baharat is a mixture of spices that … Continued

Nasri Shamseddine’s Voice Lives On: A Tribute from His Loved Ones

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By: Layan Srour / Arab America Content Writer Nasri Shamseddine was a renowned Lebanese singer and actor. He was celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and significant contributions to Lebanese folk music and was a longtime collaborator with musicians across the Middle East. He performed in musicals, plays, and films that captured the essence of … Continued

The History of Baalbek: The Heart of Lebanon’s Ancient Past

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By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer East of the Litani River, and in the heart of the Bekaa Valley sits a pillar of Middle Eastern history, the best-preserved ruins of a Roman colony. Lebanon’s Baalbek is known as the mysterious two-thousand-year-old structure built for the Roman God, Jupiter. However, this 11,000-year-old structure has … Continued

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