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Go topBy: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer More than a thousand film and television artists, including Emma Stone, Ayo Edebiri, Olivia Colman, and Mark Ruffalo, recently pledged to boycott Israeli film institutions accused of being complicit in the genocide and apartheid against Palestine. This phenomenon prioritizes institutions over individuals, emphasizing the importance of … Continued
By: Taim Al-Faraje / Arab America Contributing Writer Between when the Arab’s got independence (1940s-1960s) and the 80s, the Arabs had been through what felt like hell and back numerous times. Disagreements on what ruling styles their governments should use and on who should run their governments constantly led to political parties and figures getting … Continued
By: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Writer In Bint Jbeil, Israeli forces launched a raid under the claim of targeting resistance fighters, but it was civilians, including American-Lebanese, who bore the cost. Homes were torn apart, families displaced, and children killed in the crossfire. For Arab American families in the U.S., the news was … Continued
One of the most significant parts of Arab history, dubbed the Islamic Golden Age, marked a renaissance unlike no other. Spanning the 8th-13th century, the period saw a massive upheaval in the priorities of the caliphates. Under Abbasid rule, intellectual centers and the arts were given a new spotlight, wholeheartedly supported by the government. The … Continued
By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer Comedy isn’t just for laughs. It’s a way of seeing. For many Arab-American comedians, satire and sketch are not just escapes, but also tools to critique Islamophobia, immigration policies, U.S. foreign policy, and identity in America. As political polarization intensifies, comedians like Mo Amer, Dean Obeidallah, Ronnie … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the ninety-fifth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our ninety-fifth pathbreaker is Tony Fadell, an active investor and entrepreneur with a thirty-plus year … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer This Portuguese dish is without doubt of Moorish origin. It includes ingredients which carry their Arabic names such as artichoke, in Portuguese alcachôfra, from the Arabic al-khurshuf; carrot, cenoura – isfariniya, and eggplant, berinjela – badhinjan. Serves 6 to 8 1 small eggplant, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 17, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ. The two-day summit brings together leaders, professionals, … Continued
By Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Words shape our world. When they lose their meaning and become weapons rather than tools, we risk not only miscommunicating: we risk losing the very possibility of dialogue. Distorted language was in the spotlight last Friday when the US and Israel were among only ten states opposing the UN General … Continued
This is the ninety-fourth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our ninety-fourth pathbreaker, Susan Muaddi Darraj, a Palestinian American who is a prominent writer of young adult and children’s books, and academic and personal essays and articles. She is a tenured professor of English Literature at a Maryland community college and a senior lecturer in creative writing at a major university in Baltimore.
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Cinema in the Arab world has always served a purpose other than amusement. It lets people share tales, challenge traditions, and raise awareness about concerns society often silences. However, many filmmakers face a significant challenge: censorship. Governments, religious organizations, and social standards all attempt to regulate … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine 36, a new historical film has premiered at film festivals in the United States. The film documents the 1936-39 Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule. The film surrounds the story of the protagonist Yusef, who grapples with two fronts of conflict. The British Mandate of Palestine’s … Continued
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