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Simon Sakkab Talks About His Children’s Book, Palestine A to Z

By: Mariam Aburdeineh / Arab America Contributing Writer Maintaining your cultural identity is even more important when you are away from your homeland, says Simon Sakkab, Palestinian American author of the 2023 children’s alphabet book Palestine A to Z. “[Palestinian] survival and existence are bound to our history, heritage, and culture,” he said. “It is … Continued

“Make Your Voice Heard”: 40 Minutes with Wanees Zarour

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Wanees Zarour is a Palestinian composer, violinist, oud, and buzuq player based in Chicago. Born and raised in Ramallah, he was immersed in music from a young age, surrounded by a family of music lovers. Over the past two decades, he’s become a central figure in Chicago’s … Continued

The Encampments: Student Resilience for Palestine

By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer It has been a year since the nation witnessed the rise of student protests against the University’s fiscal involvement in the on-going Israel-Hamas war. Following continued discontent with university policy and investments, students turned to encampments as a form of protest. The first of these encampments emerged … Continued

How Can Arab American Mothers “Celebrate” Mother’s Day? 

By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Sunday, 11 May, is Mother’s Day. We buy flowers, maybe go to brunch, write cards thanking our mothers for being “the best mom ever.” Yeah, that’s great, but as anyone who has ever mothered (literal or figurative) would argue–EVERY day is Mother’s Day.  That aside, what’s the … Continued

“Lead with Your Arabness”: 40 Minutes with Roula David

By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Roula David is a creative force in Detroit’s music and nightlife scene, known for her visionary leadership at Spot Lite and UFO Factory. Growing up between Arab and American cultures, she developed a deep, lifelong connection to music that spans hip-hop, house, soul, and jazz. Roula’s journey … Continued

Teachers: The Catalyst of Change

By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer On National Teacher Appreciation Week, our team at Arab America extends our gratitude to teachers from all walks of life. To be an educator is to be responsible for sustaining and improving our way of life through understanding the world around us. The job of an educator … Continued

Watermelon+ Launches May 8: A New Global Streaming Platform Elevating Palestinian and World Cinema

In a significant step for global independent cinema, Watermelon Pictures has announced the launch of Watermelon+, a groundbreaking new streaming platform that will go live worldwide on May 8, 2025. The platform is set to feature one of the most comprehensive collections of Palestinian and international films ever assembled, offering a vibrant, deeply moving archive … Continued

Arab Americans: A Story of Strength and Survival

By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that April is National Arab American Heritage Month? No!?  Yalla, let’s do this. It took only (?!) four decades of campaigning to honor the contributions Arab Americans have made to the US – and activism by Warren and Dr. Amal David, the co-founders of … Continued

The Armenians of the Arab World: From Refugee Camps to Outer Space

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The Armenians of the Arab world form one of the region’s oldest and most enduring diasporas. With a history spanning centuries, the Armenians have contributed significantly to the cultural, economic, and social development of several Arab countries while maintaining their unique heritage. From Lebanon and Syria … Continued

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