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Go topPhoto by Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer The argan tree has long shaped life in Morocco. Argan oil is derived from its fruits, which has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. The tree also plays a significant role for agriculture in general in … Continued
By Londyn Sewell / Arab America Contributing Writer Trailblazing Arab women in Sports Media For decades, sports journalism has been dominated by men, especially in areas where women historically faced so many barriers in media and athletics. In recent years, Arab women have begun to break through those barriers and establish a powerful presence in … Continued
By: Lina Abi Rafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Why do I hate this day? I hate the one day every year when we’re supposed to pat ourselves on the back for progress that hasn’t arrived. As if designating a date on the calendar accelerates anything. Did we need a special occasion to remind us … Continued
This is the one-hundred and thirteenth 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. Our 113th pathbreaker is Walid Khalidi, a distinguished historian and a scholar of rare stature, who devoted his life to writing about Palestine and defending its cause. Contributing writer John Mason reports on Khalidi’s passing at age 100 in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 8, 2026. This article, then, is both an obituary and a celebration of Khalidi’s life.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The war on Iran brings to mind India’s most troubled days. In uniting a fractured subcontinent, Mahatma Gandhi’s most powerful instrument was not military force but an unwavering commitment to religious tolerance and a deep reverence for India’s spiritual diversity. That ecumenical vision — the belief that … Continued
By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer At this time of year, luck is particularly on our minds. Many perspectives on luck think of it as random, happening by chance and outside of any comprehensible structure. Yet, luck in the Arab world is understood differently, incorporating ideas of divine will, destiny, and a deeper cosmic order. … Continued
By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer Much of contemporary epistemology, the theory of knowledge, centers on debates brought by western philosophers such as René Descartes, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant. Restricted to these thinkers, with similar philosophical backgrounds and shared assumptions, it’s difficult to think about knowledge from a truly neutral perspective. Arab philosophers, however, … Continued
This is the one-hundred and eleventh 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. Our one hundred and eleventh pathbreaker is Vivian Salama, a prominent figure in the world of journalism, renowned for her roles as a reporter, producer, editor, and correspondent. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights how she has covered U.S. foreign policy and national security for more than two decades and is defined by some as “brilliant, energetic, and experienced.”
By Badea Warwar/Arab America Contributing Writer In 1981, Michel Khleifi’s Palestinian documentary film Fertile Memory marked by the emergence of what may be considered an eroding cinematic era of explorations and discovery, articulating—in an eloquence of great simplicity—the depth projected concerning the contemporary plight of Palestinian women. Overarching historical references typically associated with documentaries form … Continued
By Londyn Sewell / Arab America Contributing Writer Often, when hearing the phrase “underground,” someone thinks about hidden staircases, dark basements, or places tucked underneath the city. However, in Kuwait, underground means something different. It does not refer to a physical location below the surface. Rather, it’s a space that exists outside of mainstream attention. … Continued
By Ben Samuels/Arab America Contributing Writer Olive trees have been a crucial staple of Palestinian culture for decades, with deep ethnic ties that bring people together and represent many key ideas about heritage and culture. However, the role that olive trees play is much more multifaceted. Olive trees and, by extension, Olive Oil are a … Continued
For Immediate Release (Washington DC) Tuesday, March 3, 2026–The Arab America Foundation(AAF) is pleased to announce that Omar Kurdi will join the organization as its new Director of Development. Omar Kurdi is a nonprofit leader, writer, and community advocate committed to advancing Arab American identity and representation. He is the co-founder and former president of … Continued
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