By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Following the killing of Mahsa Amini (or Jîna her native Kurdish name) by Iranian “morality” police, chants of Women, Life, Freedom are being heard across the globe. Protestors have flooded the streets of Iran’s cities demanding drastic social and political change. Memories of the distinctly youth and female … Continued
By Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer Toni Breidinger is one of few trailblazers in the sport of auto racing. Similar to the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Willy T. Ribbs, and Danica Patrick, she is the first of an underrepresented population in motorsport, and she is here to stay. Driving the number 25 in … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer As feminism progressed through the late 20th century, we have all begun to recognize that experience of women advocating for their civil and social rights is one that exists throughout all cultures and nationalities. With that, it is important to recognize that as cultures and nationalities change, … Continued
Empowered Women of Arab America is a one-day virtual event on March 21, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT that recognizes the achievements made by Arab American women in their communities with an optional networking session from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm EDT. REGISTER HERE! By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer … Continued
By: Leila Diab / Arab America Contributing Writer Women’s history month 2021 will celebrate the extraordinary movement and involvement of Arab women. Their perseverance, empowerment and activism continue to change their status in society. These women’s long and steep mountain journey for equality, human rights and social justice has never been exhausted. It has only … Continued
SOURCE: BUSINESS WIRE Watch the video here SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feminist and civil rights activist Linda Sarsour, the co-chair of the Women’s March, is bringing her commentary to digital media network Maven (ticker symbol MVEN). “validates our political vision to bring all sides together in one network.” “As a Muslim-Palestinian-American woman, organizer, activist, mom, I am complicated, but … Continued
By: Emiliya Strahilova/Contributing Writer Maysaloun Hamoud sends us to the reality of modern-day Tel Aviv where, according to one of the main characters in the story, lethargy prevails. Nothing in this movie is flashy, pretentious or in any way arrogant-just bold and uncompromising. It’s in between the outdated morals and the progressive attitudes; in between … Continued
Deputy Foreign Minister HE Reem Al Khaled wins Government award, while Dr Kefaya Abdulmalek named Inspirational Woman of the Year SOURCE: ARABIAN BUSINESS The Arab Woman Awards recently held its fifth annual ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Undersecretary of … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabian Nights is one of the most influential stories that have captured the culture of an era and have influenced traditions of many societies for generations to come. The story was told during the 12th century and it gives the reader an insight into the culture of that period … Continued
Thousands of Arab women on Facebook are sharing, with heart-wrenching honesty, stories of female heroism that don’t always make headlines. Is a new Arab feminism emerging? And what about the new Arab man? SOURCE: +972 BY: SAMAH SALAIME A week ago one of my Facebook friends added me to a group for Arab women. Oh … Continued
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