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Amplifying Arab Perspectives: The Impact of the Arab Voices Talk Radio Show

By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Since its launch in 2002, the Arab Voices talk radio show has stood as a vital platform for promoting dialogue, cultural understanding, and political awareness within and beyond the Arab American community. Broadcasting from Houston, Texas, Arab Voices has carved a unique space in American media, bringing authentic Arab perspectives to … Continued

Breaking News: Amazon Cancels National Arab American Heritage Month 2025 Commemoration

New Location: Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10620 River Road, Potomac, MD WASHINGTON DC, April 8, 2025–We deeply regret to announce the cancellation of the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2025, scheduled for April 9, 2025, at Amazon HQ Theater. This decision was made unilaterally by Amazon Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The specific … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees–Class of 2025

For Immediate Release Washington DC (April 2, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the 20 Under 20 initiative awardees. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously without identification of name or ethnicity. The Awardees are: Meriam Ahmad, Majdi Alameddine, Yaman Albittar, Saif Almadani, Mariam … Continued

From Olives to the Alhambra, Moorish Culture Takes Over Spain

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer From the port of Tangier, locals can see the tips of Southern Spain about thirty-five kilometers away. In the grand city of Andalusia, Spain tourists are submersed into a transnational cultural identity that opens the door to diverse artistic creativity, people, cuisine, etc. The question is, how … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Mohamed Anwar Hadid

This is the seventy-ninth in 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-ninth pathbreaker, Mohamed Hadid, is a Palestinian-born American real estate developer, classic car merchant, and recent entrepreneur in a new venture producing caviar. Contributing writer John Mason highlights how proud their father is of daughters Gigi and Bella, world-famous fashion models and activists, who are deeply committed to their Palestinian roots.

Poetic Expression of the Palestinian American Struggle

By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Author For centuries, poetry has served as a vessel for expressing pain, resilience, and defiance. Among Arab Americans, poetic expression has challenged oppression, advocated for justice, and preserved identity in a world of diaspora. Historically, Arab American poets have used their craft to speak against injustices such as … Continued

Cultural Expressions: The Museum of the Palestinian People (Washington DC) and the Palestine Museum (Woodbridge, Connecticut)

Man protesting outside of Palestine Museum. Source: Pexels By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Jack Moran Across the United States, museums dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage and history of various communities offer important educational resources. Among these institutions, the Palestine Museum in Woodbridge, Connecticut, and the Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington, DC, stand out for their … Continued

Rifat Chadirji: Pioneer of Modern Iraqi Architecture

By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Rifat Chadirji is one of the most influential figures in Modern Arab architecture. With a career spanning decades, his work has had a lasting impact on Iraq’s architectural landscape and beyond. Chadirji’s designs blend modernist principles with a profound respect for local traditions and cultural heritage, creating … Continued

Proclamations for National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2025

Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two hundred and fifty Arab Americans on twenty-four state teams who continue approaching governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives nationwide. Can you get … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—May Habib

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.

Woven in Film: Palestinian History & Hope

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

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

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

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