By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The war rages on, dozens perish every day, and an occupation begun nearly eight decades ago ruthlessly confines the dream of Palestinian statehood to a cramped, dirty cell in the Negev desert. Since the Nekba, Palestinian artists have grappled with their displacement, alienation, and violence in several … Continued
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian folklore connects the history, traditions, and culture of the Palestinian’s with a rich, vibrant, and diverse tapestry. Palestinian folklore reflects the resilient and strong spirit of a people committed to preserving their history and heritage despite the numerous pressures and difficulties they face … Continued
Photo: Pixabay By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer The vast and varied collection of customs, songs, dances, stories, and creative manifestations known as Jordanian folklore has been passed down through the centuries in Jordan. It offers insights into the way of life, values, and identity of the country and its citizens by reflecting … Continued
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Foundation, in collaboration with the Arabs for Amazon, hosted its annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The event celebrated Arab American accomplishments, history, fashion, and music. The evening featured remarks by dignitaries, … Continued
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Meet Ben Hamd, the Lebanese American businessman who started and owns the Wichita Sky Kings professional basketball team. Based in Wichita, Kansas, the team is set to play its first season in The Basketball League (TBL) in March of this year. Born and raised in Lebanon to … Continued
By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Daniel Jadue would not be the first Palestinian to head a Latin American government if he were to win Chile’s presidential election. He would be following in the footsteps of Carlos Facussé (Honduras, 1998-2002), Antonio Saca (El Salvador, 2004-2009) and Nayeb Bukele (El Salvador, 2019-present). However, he … Continued
SOURCE: STEP FEED BY LEYAL KHALIFE We all know just how essential dabke skills are if you’re Arab. Lacking such talent will automatically land you a place on the ‘you can’t sit with us’ list. Sometimes dabke dancers are so EXTRA, they can’t even handle their own moves. A video shared by Twitter user @YousifVSWorld on Monday proves … Continued
By Nora Barrows-Friedman The Electronic Intifada A group of young dancers and rappers from the Dheisheh refugee camp in the occupied West Bank are on tour, bringing original music, hip-hop and dabke folk dance to audiences across the US. The stories communicated through dance “talk about our daily life in the refugee camp, especially [during] … Continued
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