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Go topBy Ralph I. Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer A formal proposal has been submitted to the United States Postal Service (USPS) requesting the issuance of a commemorative stamp in honor of Ameen Rihani, the Lebanese-American writer, thinker, and diplomat widely regarded as a foundational figure in Arab-American literature. The proposal, submitted by Ralph Hage, highlights Rihani’s … Continued
By: Taim Al-Faraje / Arab America Contributing Writer In June 2025, Saudi Arabia announced the end of its “Kafala System,” also known as the Immigrant Sponsorship System. Saudi Arabia will grant millions of employees from South and Southeast Asia the freedoms that the United Nations and other international human rights organizations have demanded for years. … Continued
The streets are alive with people, chattering and laughing, weaving between stalls piled high with food, souvenirs, and handmade crafts. The air smells of sizzling treats and fresh pastries, and everywhere you look, there’s something colorful to catch the eye. Above it all, the church bells ring nonstop, tossed back and forth by village men … Continued
By: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Writer This November, on stages across New York, Michigan, and beyond, a new generation of Arab-American mayors took the oath of office. In their victory speeches, Zohran Mamdani in New York City, Abdullah Hammoud in Dearborn, and Adam Alharbi in Hamtramck each addressed their hometowns in the same … Continued
By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer North African authors face a complex and ongoing question. Should one write in Arabic, the region’s historical and national language, or in French, the language of the former colonial administration? Beyond a text’s content, a hidden cultural, political, and historical significance can also be found in the language in … Continued
By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer When we think about modern philosophy today, our minds usually turn to Enlightenment-era European thinkers such as Descartes and Kant. However, the medieval Islamic world laid the foundations for many of the central tenets of their works, a fact often overlooked. Due to Arabic philosophers such as Ibn Sīnā, … Continued
By Ralph I. Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of modern manufacturing, where mass production often overshadows artistry, wrought iron stands as a unique testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. Known for its durability, flexibility, and elegance, wrought iron has been used for centuries in everything from the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer There are often misconceptions about the political landscape of Palestine. Like any other nation, there are disagreements, factions and different road maps that groups believe would best lead Palestine to self-determination and full sovereignty. Marwan Barghouti is one of the most influential Palestinian activists coming from the … Continued
A Mother Sewing the Flag in Front of Her Daughter. Photo Credit: © Wikimedia Commons, 2025 via Wikimedia Commons – CC BY 4.0 By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon often faces a negative reputation in mainstream media and struggles with ongoing economic and regional conflict. Its unstable political system and years of … Continued
The 2025 Arab America Empowerment Summit, held this past weekend at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in New Jersey, brought together hundreds of Arab Americans from across the country and abroad for a powerful weekend of dialogue, culture, and community. The two-day event, organized by the Arab America Foundation, reflected the organization’s mission to unite … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab nationalism began as a dream of belonging after years of colonial division. In the early twentieth century, Arab intellectuals and revolutionaries worked to reclaim self-determination. The Nahḍa (Arab renaissance) inspired an ideology that viewed the Arab world as a single cultural and political community. This movement … Continued
By Ralph Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer صباح ومسا شي ما بْيِنْتَسَى ترَكْت الحبّ وأخدْتْ الأسى شو بَدّي دُور؟ لَشو عم دُور؟ على غيرو في ناس كتيرْ لكن بيصيرْ ما في غيرو حبيبي كان هَنِي وسِهْيانْ ما في غيرو حِمِلني سنين مانُن هَيْنِين كًتِّر خَيْرو حبيبي منيحْ لَشو التجريحْ؟ تِعِب منّي أنا اللي كِنتْ ما بفهم … Continued
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