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Arab Americans: Stronger Together as a Community 

Photo: ACCESS By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer In the US, Arab Americans make up a thriving and diversified population. Their many backgrounds, languages, and customs add to the country’s multicultural fabric. The slogan “Arab Americans: stronger together as a community” emphasizes the strength of cooperation, solidarity, and togetherness in a world growing … Continued

Arab America Announces Spring 2024 Internship Opportunities

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Spring 2024 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning December (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital communications … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2023)– The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4 at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld. Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit Program Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive, … Continued

Ahmed Al-Kadri–Yemeni American Comedian, to Perform at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 3, 2023) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Yemeni American comedian, Ahmed Al-Kadri, has been confirmed to perform at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Friday evening, November 3, 2023, at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld. Al-Kadri will perform prior … Continued

Etymological Exploration: The Archaic Arabic Language, Safaitic

By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Safaitic Language The Safaitic language derives from various South Semitic scripts used by Arabs in southern Syria and northern Jordan’s Harrah region. Researchers believe that the Safaitic language was used around two thousand years ago in northern Arabia and is composed of a script distinct from the … Continued

Arab American Institute Welcomes Inclusion of Arab American and MENA Data in Census Bureau’s Detailed DHC-A Release

The Census Bureau released the Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A (Detailed DHC-A) today which, for the first time ever, includes disaggregated data on Arab Americans and other communities from the Middle East or North Africa (MENA). Because of changes made by the Census Bureau for the 2020 Census, the collection and tabulation of data about … Continued

Connecting to My Arab Roots Through Writing

By: Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki / Contributing Writer When I started my Master’s program in creative writing, I had hoped to emulate my favorite writers at the time—Ernest Hemingway, John Updike, Philip Roth, and Joyce Carol Oats. They were the writers I studied and loved, the ones I thought I needed to sound like in order … Continued

Introducing UPenn MENA Magazine, Fenjan: Interview with Laila Shadid

By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Fenjan is the University of Pennsylvania’s premier publication on the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, providing a media platform for MENA politics, art, and creative writing. Co-founder of Fenjan and former Arab America contributing writer, Laila Shadid, a Lebanese American, talks about what inspired her … Continued

History of Terminology Associated with Arabs

By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab terminology matters Words go a long way especially the terminology we use in association with one’s identity. Arabs have had an overwhelming influence on history and our present-day society. However, how these individuals are referred to in alignment with their culture and native language has frequently … Continued

Meet Wegz, Egypt’s Trailblazing Rapper and Hip-Hop Artist

By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer  Egyptian superstar rapper Wegz has been leading the MENA trap, rap, and hip-hop scene for years now. Yet, he is still just getting started. Born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt, he released his debut track “T.N.T” in 2017. Quickly rising to fame first among his now immensely … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4, 2023 in Orlando, Florida

REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (July 19, 2023): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld,10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821. The summit will cover a range … Continued

Arab America Recognized as a Top 5 Arab Blog in the World

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Blog has achieved an impressive milestone, securing 5th place among the world’s best Arab blogs on FeedSpot. The blog is known for engaging content on Arab culture, history, and current affairs, which has captivated a global fanbase.  While Arab America highlights the blog’s commitment … Continued

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