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Salom Rizk’s Syrian Yankee: A Misfit in Arab American Literature?

October 2, 2024

By Arwa Almasaari

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

The Story of Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm

August 10, 2022

By Malorie Lewis

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer The iconic revolutionary duo Blind Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm transformed the music scene in Egypt by creating a new era of popular music. Music that frightened political regimes and outlasted its creators. Their message became an integral part of the Egyptian Revolution decades after … Continued

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