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Pathbreakers of Arab America–Fifth in Series: Joseph Abboud

July 19, 2023

By John Mason

This is the fifth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. In this series, Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, seeks to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of work. Our fifth pathbreaker is Joseph Abboud, Arab American, stellar menswear fashion designer and amazing entrepreneur, proud descendent of Lebanese Maronite Christians, and a generous donor to charitable causes.

A New Addition to the Arab Food Scene in Boston: Bab Al Yemen

June 15, 2022

By Dina Kobeissi

By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Bab Al Yemen opened its doors earlier this year in the midst of bustling Boston right in Kenmore Square. This is the first location of the restaurant which uniquely serves Yemeni cuisine and provides a culturally-inspired atmosphere. Arab America contributing writer Dina Kobeissi, a Boston native herself, … Continued

8 Must-Try Moroccan Restaurants On The East Coast

February 14, 2022

By Nouha Elyazidi

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer If you ever find yourself on the lovely East coast, here are a few Moroccan restaurants you should absolutely try! We will feature unforgettable places from Massachusetts to Florida! All of these places are rated 4+ stars and offer a range of flavorful Moroccan cuisine. 1-Mo’Rockin Fusion-Boston, … Continued

Arab Americans Make Historic First Wins in Mayoral Races in Michigan

November 3, 2021

By Leyelle Mosallam

There were many historic races this year, but the key battle was in Dearborn, Michigan, the heart of Arab America that never had an Arab American mayor.

Weekender: Art, Oppression, Resilience Converge at Boston Palestine Film Festival

October 25, 2019

By Ani Karapetyan

SOURCE: TUFTS DAILY BY: TOMMY GILLESPIE 13th annual Boston Palestine Film Festival’s promotional banner image is pictured. Courtesy Boston Palestine Film Festival Last Friday marked the premiere of the 13th annual Boston Palestine Film Festival, which opened with a screening of writer-director Elia Suleiman’s acclaimed dramedy “It Must Be Heaven” (2019) at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston. The festival, which is … Continued

VIDEO: The Lost Syrian Neighborhood in Boston

March 14, 2017

By Nisreen Eadeh

Watch part 2: My Immigrant Parents Starting Over https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nsiq… Boston, Massachusetts, was once home to one of the first major Syrian communities in the United States, starting in the 1890s. This was at a time when Syrians fought to be classed as “white” to gain citizenship. Though no physical traces of “Syriantown” remain, the memory … Continued

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