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Go topBy: 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
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian documentaries serve as a powerful tool in reshaping narratives, challenging dominant perspectives, and amplifying voices often silenced. Through raw storytelling, these films capture the lived experiences of Palestinians, offering an unfiltered look at history, resistance, and resilience. By presenting personal testimonies, archival footage, and on-the-ground realities, … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Prime Minister Netanyahu has resumed the fighting in Gaza to re-occupy Gaza and pursue the elimination of Hamas. Israel’s renewed war strategy aims at starving the people of the enclave while pummeling their fighters with new bunker-busting bombs, which President Trump had sent to Israel with a … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Do you ever get that feeling of nostalgia walking into an 3arabi restaurant taking you back to the balad? Maybe it was a certain smell or the gust of warm wind on a summers day that reminded you of walking around with your cousins at sunset? Maybe … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Last week Israel announced it was backing away from the ceasefire agreement it had reached with Hamas, with US mediation. The agreement had outlined terms for the incremental exchange of captives, leading to a permanent ceasefire within 18 weeks. With the first of three phases over, Israel is … Continued
By: Lama Obeid / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, more Palestinian cookbooks have been written and published in English, sharing the richness of the cuisine with the world. Mona Zahed, from Gaza, has made the latest addition to this collection with her debut cookbook Tabkha: Recipes from Under the Rubble, featuring 20 recipes … Continued
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Sommer Forrester’s journey through music and identity is one of blending cultures, disciplines, and personal resilience. Sommer is an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, where she leads the music education program. Raised on a rich tapestry of Arabic music and Western classical influences, she … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer On Sunday, March 2, while many were tuned in to watch the Oscars, Arabs around the world eagerly awaited the results for No Other Land, the first Palestinian-Israeli co-directed film—and it did not disappoint! The documentary, spanning four years in Masafer Yatta, captures the harsh realities of … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The world of Arab cuisine offers a rich variety of dishes that are as diverse as the region itself. From the aromatic spices of Morocco to the fresh, colorful ingredients of Palestine, Arab food is a celebration of community, tradition, and the simple pleasures of sharing a … Continued
The documentary No Other Land, a collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers, won the Best Documentary Feature award tonight at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. The film chronicles the forced displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, a region in the occupied West Bank, from 2019 to 2023. During their acceptance speech, co-directors Basel Adra and Yuval … Continued
We at Arab America are deeply disturbed by a denigrating video post on Donald Trump’s Instagram page, which perpetuates offensive stereotypes about Arabs and Palestinians. As an organization dedicated to promoting an accurate and dignified image of Arabs and Arab Americans, we find this video to be blatantly defamatory and deeply insulting. The video portrays … Continued
By: David Elkin / Arab America Contributing Writer With her recent album MRA, the Tunisian-born, New York-based musician EMEL continues to redefine boundaries, both sonic and societal. A beguiling blend of ethereal soundscapes, hip-hop grit, and indie-pop allure, MRA is a work of artistic liberation and feminist defiance. The album’s title, MRA, means “woman” in … Continued
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