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The First “Arab American” in the U.S.-Estevanico

By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Estevanico, also known as Mustafa Azemmouri, holds a unique place in the history of exploration as one of the first known Africans and Arabs to set foot in the Americas. His story is a remarkable blend of adventure, survival, and cultural interaction woven into the narrative … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan

REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (May 15, 2024): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024. at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. “We’re spearheading a movement, rallying … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 3-4, 2023 in Orlando, Florida

REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (July 19, 2023): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld,10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821. The summit will cover a range … Continued

Arab Americans Continue to Migrate Southward to the Sunshine State

Arab Americans have been heading to Florida for years, in part to avoid the north’s cold winters. Eventually they began to move there permanently, based in part on job opportunities. During pandemic times, however, such moves to the South, especially Florida, seemed to be linked to the need to be closer to family. Contributing writer, John Mason, tells the story of Arab American snowbirds.

US man sets Florida store on fire to keep ‘Arabs out’

Prosecutors will determine if Lloyd will be charged with a hate crime [Courtesy: Port St Lucie Police] Al Jazeera A man in the US state of Florida faces a first degree arson charge after attempting to set a convenience store ablaze because he thought it was owned by Muslims. Richard Leslie Lloyd, 64, told police … Continued

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