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Go topBy: Sami Abu Shumays / Arab America Contributing Writer I’ll never forget a conversation I had around 15 or 16 years ago when flying cross-country to perform. A chatty middle-aged white woman sat next to me on the first leg of my flight, engaging me in small talk. Eventually she asked what I did for … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Salom Rizk’s Syrian Yankee (1943) has largely been avoided in Arab American literary discussions, not only due to its assimilationist rhetoric but also because of its promotion of problematic views, such as anti-Arab racism and Islamophobic tropes. However, understanding Rizk’s personal history and the historical context in … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer The diplomatic relations between the United States and Morocco have deep roots that stretch back to the 18th century, making this one of the oldest formal international alliances in U.S. history. Beginning in 1777, when Morocco became the first nation to recognize the newly independent United … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer In multiple cities around the country, fall is food festival season, an immersive way to explore the rich mosaic of flavors, traditions, and cultures from vibrant regions all over the world. Many of the most popular ethnic festivals feature the food and cultures of the Arab world, drawing tens … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud will speak at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisian President Kais Saied has recently announced that the country will hold presidential elections for the third time since the ousting of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. However, there are concerns about the legitimacy and honesty of the upcoming election revolving around Kais Saied. A … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Soccer’s Unifying Power in Syria The sport of soccer has consistently been revered in Syria. It is one of the most widely watched and played sports in the country. In addition, it is one of the factors that has maintained the nation’s unity despite the civil conflict … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Nostalgia, as Moroccan-Americans know it to be, opens up profound emotions when living far away from the Bled (“homeland” in Darija). Whether it’s a sudden smell you get on the streets, or listening to the iconic 2M (Moroccan channel) “tum tum ta da” sound during Ramadan, or … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Historical Origins of Ceuta and Melilla Ceuta and Melilla, two small enclaves on the northern coast of Africa, stand as remnants of Spain’s colonial presence on the African continent. Their histories date back centuries, intertwining the complex legacies of conquest, trade, and European imperial ambitions. Ceuta is … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of the Levant, people once thrived on hearty grains like freekeh and burghul, staples that filled their plates and their lives with nourishment. These wholesome foods weren’t just ingredients; they were the foundation of a lifestyle that celebrated health and vitality, allowing families to … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer While driving through the Algarve region of Portugal with my family, I stopped at a small restaurant in Albufeira. The city’s unmistakable Moorish imprint from the 500 years of Arab rule in Algarve was evident. Its Castelo de Almoàda, with its traces of Moorish architecture along with the surrounding lush countryside-first … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18, 2024)– The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit … Continued
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