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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer A president carries many responsibilities, but in moments of national anxiety, the country looks for a pastor in chief — someone who can steady the spirit, not inflame the fear. Last night, that moment slipped away. President Trump appeared unusually strained as he delivered what could have … Continued
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media on Arab and Arab American identity, announces virtual internship opportunities for Summer 2026. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning May/June (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital … Continued
April 2026 is National Arab American Heritage Month in the United States FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026)— The Arab America Foundation (AAF) is leading the nationwide celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) this April, uniting communities across the United States while hosting its official national commemoration in the Washington, DC area. … Continued
Since launching the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017, our movement has received numerous proclamations recognizing Arab Americans’ contributions. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes more than 200 Arab American volunteers across 26 state teams who are working with governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county leaders nationwide to secure official … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The war with Iran has entered a transitional phase, and Washington knows it — even if significant denial persists within Israel’s leadership. Vice President J.D. Vance has quietly emerged as the administration’s chief interlocutor with Iran’s parliamentary speaker M.B. Ghalibaf — a role that signals something important: … Continued
Traditional architecture offers a powerful lens into how societies have historically responded to their environments, resources, and cultural values. From the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula to the mountains of the Levant and the vast landscapes of North Africa and the Horn of Africa, each region developed distinct building styles rooted in necessity. These structures … Continued
By: Mitzi Tapang / Arab America Contributing Writer Poetry has long been part of the cultural and political landscape of the Arabian Peninsula, but often lags behind capturing the contribution of women in shaping its recognition in contemporary times. Elegiac writing, in particular, finds its grounds across Egypt and other parts of the Arab world … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer A new war is brewing on Lebanon’s southern and eastern frontier — one that threatens to redraw borders, uproot communities, and plunge the region into a deeper cycle of conflict. Israel is preparing a ground invasion framed as a final blow against Hezbollah, but its ambitions reach … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (March 18, 2026): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of the 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously, without identifying names or ethnicity. Our 2026 awardees are: Beesan Abusneineh, Lillian Al-Tamimi, Laila Ali, Elian … Continued
By: Mitzi Tapang / Arab America Contributing Writer Places are ordered in a system of opposition. It can be sacred and profane, protected and exposed, destroyed and preserved. All the same, each domain lurks within the etymology and practice of politics (polis; city-state) and ethics (ethos; habitats), disciplines that largely behold themselves to be rooted … Continued
Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 By Londyn Sewell/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab identity on college campuses isn’t preserved in one single space, it’s sustained through a network of different types of student organizations. From cultural clubs to political groups, each one plays an important role in maintaining language, community, and tradition. Arab Clubs Arab clubs … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The United States and Israel may claim a military victory over Iran, but the region they say they are securing is more unstable, divided, and vulnerable than at any time in recent memory. Tactical success on the battlefield is rapidly becoming strategic failure for everyone involved. In … Continued
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