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Go topBy: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer What began as a distant dream in the early 1990s has, after decades of determination, finally risen from the sands of Giza into shimmering reality. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) , the largest archaeological museum in the world, has officially opened its monumental doors, standing as both … Continued
This is the ninety-second 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 ninety-second pathbreaker is Randa or Ra Jarrar, a Palestinian Egyptian/Arab American, award-winning novelist, short story writer, essayist, translator, stage performer, and teacher. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights her depiction as “a fearless voice of dissent who has been called ‘politically incorrect.’
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer When I had the chance to visit the Coptic Museum in Fustat for a course on Egyptian History, I was immediately drawn to its unique setting and architectural presence. Nestled in the heart of Old Cairo and the Religious Complex, the Coptic Museum’s exterior immediately draws the … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer Literature is an outlet for creativity and offers a safe space to express social, personal, and mental struggles. In America’s shifting environment, Arab American authors use the written word to express their frustration at the unfairness. These notable authors express the diaspora of living in America, discussing the social … Continued
By: 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
This is the seventy-sixth 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-sixth pathbreaker, Leila Ahmed, grew up in Cairo in the 1940s and ’50s and sought to define herself – and to understand how the world defined her – as a woman, a Muslim, an Egyptian, and an Arab. John Mason, contributing writer, takes us on the journey that brought her to the Harvard Divinity School, where she became the first professor of women’s studies in religion and a primary interpreter of Middle Eastern society, especially of its women.
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian lifestyle TV presenter Radwa El-Sherbiny shares her insights on tackling women’s mental health, breaking taboos, overcoming heartbreak, pursuing bold career moves, and, above all, embracing self-respect on her renowned TV show “Hi and Only”. The show transcends language, delivering a powerful experience that leaves you feeling unstoppable, … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore costumes that respectfully represent Arab cultural heritage. Fortunately, the gaming industry increasingly strives to depict Arabs with greater depth. The representation of Arab characters in video games has evolved from stereotypes to more thoughtful portrayals. This article explores … Continued
This is the fifteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our fifteenth pathbreaker, Ayman Mohyeldin, born in Egypt of an Egyptian father and Palestinian mother, who moved to the States when Ayman was five years old. He has made a truly remarkable impact on broadcast journalism in reporting on the 2011 ‘Arab Spring’ events in Cairo and across the Arab World and presently he continues his broadcast career with his own show on cable MSNBC TV. Ayman has prominently made clear his support of the Palestinian people.
This is the twelfth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. Arab America highlights our twelfth pathbreaker, Hoda Kotb, highly successful broadcast journalist, TV personality, main co-anchor of NBC News morning show Today and co-host of its entertainment-focused fourth hour, recipient of many awards, prolific author, and proud daughter of Muslim Egyptian parents, Samehi (“Sami”) and Abdel Kader Kotb.
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian superstar rapper Wegz has been leading the MENA trap, rap, and hip-hop scene for years now. Yet, he is still just getting started. Born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt, he released his debut track “T.N.T” in 2017. Quickly rising to fame first among his now immensely … Continued
By: Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer Regal in Arabic? A disadvantage many Arab Americans face is not having access to newly released Arabic movies as they would in their home country. In recent years, popular American movie theaters broadcast newly released Egyptian movies on the date of their release. The theaters are not … Continued
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