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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the fall of 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat declared: “The Arab-Israeli conflict is 90% psychological.” After thirty years of conflict in the Middle East, including three wars (1948, 1967, and 1973), it stunned the world to hear the head of the most influential Arab state (at … Continued
By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Rifat Chadirji is one of the most influential figures in Modern Arab architecture. With a career spanning decades, his work has had a lasting impact on Iraq’s architectural landscape and beyond. Chadirji’s designs blend modernist principles with a profound respect for local traditions and cultural heritage, creating … Continued
Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two hundred and fifty Arab Americans on twenty-four state teams who continue approaching governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives nationwide. Can you get … Continued
By: B. Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer It was costly for British actor Vanessa Redgrave, who began speaking out in the 1970s and was pilloried for daring to address an unspeakable subject. She refused to back down, famously calling her adversaries ‘Zionist hooligans.’ Resolute in the face of relentless hostility, she simply retorted, ‘I had … Continued
This is the seventy-eighth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our seventy-eighth, pathbreaker, May Habib, is an immigrant with her family from Lebanon to Canada, then to the U.S. As contributing writer, John Mason describes, she is the co-founder and CEO of ‘Writer,’ an artificial intelligence (AI) and language services and digital content company that offers writing assistance for teams. May is at the forefront of the AI/ChatGBT initiative.
By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Author The Oscars passed without a hitch. Still, viewers noticed that the award show was filled with tense and politically charged moments. This shift in the environment was also reflected in the quality of nominations. Nominations included some light-hearted films considered to be easygoing. Other films cast viewers … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian documentaries serve as a powerful tool in reshaping narratives, challenging dominant perspectives, and amplifying voices often silenced. Through raw storytelling, these films capture the lived experiences of Palestinians, offering an unfiltered look at history, resistance, and resilience. By presenting personal testimonies, archival footage, and on-the-ground realities, … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Prime Minister Netanyahu has resumed the fighting in Gaza to re-occupy Gaza and pursue the elimination of Hamas. Israel’s renewed war strategy aims at starving the people of the enclave while pummeling their fighters with new bunker-busting bombs, which President Trump had sent to Israel with a … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Ralph Hage, examines how the ruins of Baalbek in Lebanon influenced the design of American Neoclassical architecture, particularly government buildings. Near the end of the 18th century, the United States of America, a young and growing nation, was rapidly taking shape. With … Continued
By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer The deportation policies and travel bans enacted during the Trump administration have had far-reaching consequences on various communities, particularly Arab American doctors. The health sector, which has long benefited from a diverse workforce, is grappling with the repercussions of these policies, which have not only undermined the … Continued
Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer The golden sun rises over the rolling hills of northern Jordan, casting its first rays upon the ancient town of Al-Husn. For thousands of years, this land has whispered the stories of those who built, defended, and nurtured it. Some say it was once known as Dion, a … Continued
The Habibi Squad YouTube channel has quickly gained recognition for its fun and engaging content that brings together a mix of comedy, challenges, and social commentary. What truly sets them apart, however, is their ability to seamlessly incorporate Arab culture into their videos, creating a platform that celebrates their heritage while connecting with viewers from … Continued
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