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Mahmoud Khalil’s Fight Against Deportation

By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Mahmoud Khalil, an advocate for Palestinian rights and a Columbia University graduate student, has become a popular activist fighting a legal battle with the United States. His story represents the struggles immigrants may face when seeking to defend the rights of others, while also struggling to navigate … Continued

Pan-Arabism: A Response to Division in the Post-Independence Arab World

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

Arab America Foundation Announces Program for the CONNECT Empowerment Summit 2025

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

Censorship and Cinema: The Hidden Battles of Arab Filmmakers

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

Che Guevara’s Relation to the Arabs

By: Taim Al-Faraje / Arab America Contributing Writer “The final hour of colonialism has struck and millions of inhabitants of Africa, Asia, and Latin America rise to meet a new life and demand their unrestricted right to self-determination.” The name Che Guevara struck terror into the hearts of Western leaders, frightened by his breathtaking ability … Continued

How Ma3(ع) Ba3(ع)d is Mobilizing the Syrian and Lebanese Diaspora for Change

By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer How can the diaspora mobilize for change? Millions of Arabs live outside their countries but struggle to find effective ways to contribute. Emerging organizations are addressing this challenge. After sharing its mission at the Arab Conference at Harvard and raising early funds through small businesses, the volunteer-led … Continued

Building a Stronger Los Angeles: The Arab-American running for Public Office in Los Angeles

In the ever-evolving tapestry of Los Angeles politics, a new voice has emerged—one that blends deep-rooted expertise in civic engineering with a powerful testament to cultural diversity. Asaad Alnajjar, an Arab American civil structural engineer, has declared his candidacy for Mayor of Los Angeles in 2026, offering a forward-looking platform grounded in over 35 years … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Anas “Andy” Shallal

This is the ninety-third 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-third pathbreaker, Andy Shallal, who was born in Iraq to diplomat parents, educated in the U.S., and who has become a highly successful businessman. He is equally well known for his philanthropy, artistry, and his political and proudly pro-Arab stances.

The Importance and Impact of Arab Socialism on the Arab World

Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party Logo – Wiki Commons By Taim Al-Faraje/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world consists of several countries defined by their often inherent wealth inequality, corrupt monarchies, violent nepotism, and disorganized management at all levels of government. The reasons why Arab countries ended up at this point are numerous, often not … Continued

Arab American NGOs Fill Gap After UNRWA Aid Cut

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Aid to millions of Palestinian refugees was disrupted in 2024 when the United States stopped supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Important services including healthcare, food, and education were put in danger as a result of the decision. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the … Continued

Invisible Effects of Arab America’s “Whiteness”

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer For the past century, the United States has rapidly evolved its understanding of race. From dehumanizing immigration quotas and exclusion to recognizing Arab American Heritage Month, the Arab community has accomplished remarkable progress.  At the turn of the century, the US Census was met with a proposal … Continued

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